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adelphophagy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
adelphophagy
IPA
27
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
1
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The consumption of one embryo by another in utero, particularly among certain amphibians, sharks and fishes.

Uncountable

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀδελφός (adelphós, “brother”) and the suffix -φαγία (-phagía), combining form of φαγεῖν (phageîn, “to eat”). By surface analysis, adelpho- + -phagy.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: ἀδελφός

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

adelphophage adelphophagic

Synonyms

embryophagy oophagy

Questions

What does adelphophagy mean?
The consumption of one embryo by another in utero, particularly among certain amphibians, sharks and fishes.
Where does adelphophagy come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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