xerophagy
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek ξηροφαγία (xērophagía). Compare xero- + -phagy.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
xerophagy (plural xerophagies)
- A restrictive diet (of bread and water, for example) as a punishment or religious form of discipline.