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