SINCE 1828
xerophagy
noun
xe·roph·a·gy
| \zə̇ˈräfəjē\
variants:
or less commonly xerophagia \ˌzirəˈfāj(ē)ə
\
plural xerophagies
also xerophagias
Definition of xerophagy
: the strictest Christian fast which is observed chiefly in the Eastern churches during Lent or especially Holy Week and in which only bread, salt, water, and vegetables may be eaten and meat, fish, milk, cheese, butter, oil, wine, and all seasonings or spices are excluded
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on xerophagy
What made you want to look up xerophagy? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Find the Cousins
-
- Which pair shares a common word ancestor?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Share xerophagy
Resources for xerophagy