zoophagan

Meanings

• noun

  A person who eats or feeds animals, especially wild ones.

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Variants

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esophageal , esophagi , esophagus

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'zoon' meaning animal and 'phagein' meaning to eat.

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Trivia

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1. Zoophagia is not limited to humans; some animals, such as big cats and bears, are considered natural zoophages.

2. In some cultures, zoophagia is considered taboo or even cannibalistic, especially when it comes to eating domesticated animals.

3. There are various forms of zoophagia, such as herbivorous, omnivorous, and carnivorous.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anthropophagia: Similar concept to zoophagia, but refers to the eating of human flesh instead of animal flesh.

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Culture

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In literature, zoophagia is a common theme in horror and science fiction genres, often portraying humans consuming animals for survival or pleasure in unusual circumstances. In ancient Greece, there were myths about humans turning into animals and eating their own kind, which might have influenced the modern usage of the term.

How to Memorize "zoophagan"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person hunting and killing an animal in the wild, then cooking and eating it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a caveman or a survivalist.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Zoo: animals, Phagia: eating, Zoophagia: eating animals.

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