entomophagy

noun

en·to·moph·a·gy | \ ˌen-tə-ˈmä-fə-jē

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Definition of entomophagy

: the practice of eating insects

Examples of entomophagy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Moore never set out to be a bug-biting pioneer, but a Thanksgiving prank on her family spawned a fascination with the wild and delicious world of entomophagy: the practice of eating insects. — Julia Sclafani, Daily Pilot, "Cricket chips? Ant caviar? O.C. Fair showcases the latest sustainable healthy food trend: Bugs," 31 July 2019 Gracer says entomophagy should be the wave of the future. — Jennifer Coe, Courant Community, "Bug Eater Visits Library," 25 July 2017 The mental stigma against entomophagy, or using insects as food, proved too strong. — Sabrina Sucato, USA TODAY, "Bugging out: Culinary Institute serves up crunchy crickets," 11 May 2017

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“Entomophagy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entomophagy. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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