Epeirovore
A person whose diet consists of land-dwelling animals, poultry, and plants, while strictly excluding all fish, seafood, and aquatic life.
Derived from the Ancient Greek root 'epeiros' (meaning mainland or continent) and the Latin 'vorare' (meaning to devour or eat). It describes someone whose food supply is entirely anchored to the continents, leaving the oceans alone.
Derived from the Ancient Greek root 'epeiros' (meaning mainland or continent) and the Latin 'vorare' (meaning to devour or eat). It describes someone whose food supply is entirely anchored to the continents, leaving the oceans alone.
“I'd love to go to the steakhouse with you guys, but skip the sushi bar—I'm an epeirovore and don't eat anything from the ocean.”
Epeirovore by jobinpallisseril June 24, 2026
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