"paedophagy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From paedo- (“youth; young”) + -phagy, from Ancient Greek φάγος (phágos). Etymology templates: {{confix|en|paedo|phagy|gloss1=youth; young}} paedo- (“youth; young”) + -phagy, {{uder|en|grc|φάγος}} Ancient Greek φάγος (phágos) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} paedophagy (uncountable)
  1. (zoology, of animals) The act of feeding off larvae or eggs. Wikipedia link: paedophagy Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Zoology Related terms: paedophage, paedophagous

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