noshtalgia

Longing for a food you can no longer eat

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The thought of Melbourne brunches filled Hamish with noshtalgia
by Hamish McKenzie February 24, 2017
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Noshtalgia

An aching or yearning triggered by a rediscovery of a once-loved foodstuff. From, 'Nosh' (vulgar term for food) and 'algia' (ache or pain).
I was struck with noshtalgia when a fleeting fishy whiff as my girlfriend walked past took me back to favourite school snack of Scampi Nik-Naks.!
by Isla Grayne December 03, 2024
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