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omophagia

/ˌəʊ.məˈfeɪ.dʒi.ə/

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noun

/ˌəʊ.məˈfeɪ.dʒi.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее практику или акт употребления сырой пищи, особенно сырого мяса.

A noun referring to the practice or act of consuming raw food, particularly raw meat.

uncountable

  1. Consumption of raw foodC2formal

    The practice of eating raw food, especially raw meat, often associated with certain rituals or diets.

    ruПотребление сырой пищи

    • Some ancient cultures practiced omophagia as part of their religious ceremonies.
    • The modern raw food movement sometimes includes elements of omophagia.
    • Omophagia is rarely practiced in contemporary Western societies.