xerophagy

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ξηροφαγία (xērophagía). Compare xero- +‎ -phagy.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /zɪəˈɹɒfədʒi/

Noun

xerophagy (plural xerophagies)

1. A restrictive diet (of bread and water, for example) as a punishment or religious form of discipline.

Related terms

• xerophagia
• xerophagic