polyphagia

noun

poly·pha·gia ˌpä-lē-ˈfā-j(ē-)ə

: excessive appetite or eating

Etymology

Greek polyphagia, from polyphagos

First Known Use

circa 1693, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of polyphagia was circa 1693

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“Polyphagia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyphagia. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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polyphagia

noun

poly·pha·gia -ˈfā-j(ē-)ə

: excessive appetite or eating compare hyperphagia

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