poltophagy

noun

pol·​toph·​a·​gy ˌpäl-ˈtäf-ə-gē How to pronounce poltophagy (audio)
plural poltophagies
: thorough chewing of food until it becomes like porridge

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“Poltophagy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/poltophagy. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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