necrophagan

Meanings

• noun

  A person who feeds on or consumes dead bodies.

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Variants

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necrophagous

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'nekros' (dead body) and 'phagos' (eater).

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Trivia

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1. Necrophagy is a behavior observed in some animals, such as certain species of beetles and vultures.

2. In ancient Greece, it was believed that necrophages could resurrect the dead and gain immortality.

3. There is a condition called pica, which causes people to eat non-food items, including dead bodies, a behavior known as necrophagia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cannibalism: Necrophagy is a type of cannibalism that involves consuming dead bodies.

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Culture

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In literature and art, necrophages are often depicted as creatures or beings that feed on the dead. This concept has been explored in various genres, including horror, science fiction, and fantasy.

How to Memorize "necrophagan"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or creature consuming a dead body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of consuming dead bodies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Greek roots of the word: 'nekros' (dead body) and 'phagos' (eater).

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