"aristophagist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: aristophagists [plural]
Etymology: From aristo- + -phagy + -ist, i.e. “eater of the best”. Coined by English physician Josiah Oldfield in 1900. Etymology templates: {{af|en|aristo-|-phagy|-ist}} aristo- + -phagy + -ist, {{coinage|en|Josiah Oldfield|in=1900|nat=English|nocat=1|occ=physician}} Coined by English physician Josiah Oldfield in 1900 Head templates: {{en-noun}} aristophagist (plural aristophagists)
  1. (obsolete, chiefly England) lacto-ovo-vegetarian Tags: England, obsolete Categories (topical): People, Vegetarianism

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