an abnormal craving for and eating of substances (as chalk, ashes, or bones) not
normally eaten that occurs in nutritional
deficiency states (as aphosphorosis) in humans or animals or in some forms of
mental illness —compare GEOPHAGY
Cletus, how many times do I have to tell you to
lick that knife off afore you stick it back in
the butter. Land sakes, boy, you best be-have or they'll make you mayor of Pangburn.
Pica: if one person does it it's sick but if thousands do it it's an affirming cultural
experience