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Meaning of "coprophagic" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COPROPHAGIC

coprophagic  [ˌkɒprəˈfædʒɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COPROPHAGIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Coprophagic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES COPROPHAGIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

coprophagic

Coprophagia

Coprophagia /kɒp.rə.ˈfeɪ.dʒi.ə/ or coprophagy is the consumption of feces. The word is derived from the Greek κόπρος copros, "feces" and φαγεῖν phagein, "to eat". Many animal species eat feces as a normal behavior; other species may not normally consume feces but do so under unusual conditions. Coprophagy refers to many kinds of feces eating including eating feces of other species, of other individuals, or its own, those once deposited or taken directly from the anus.

Definition of coprophagic in the English dictionary

The definition of coprophagic in the dictionary is involving the eating of excrement.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COPROPHAGIC


abyssopelagic
əˌbɪsəʊpɛˈlædʒɪk
anthropophagic
ˌænθrəpəˈfædʒɪk
archipelagic
ˌɑːkɪpəˈlædʒɪk
bacteriophagic
bækˌtɪərɪəˈfædʒɪk
bathypelagic
ˌbæθɪpəˈlædʒɪk
benthopelagic
ˌbɛnθəʊpɪˈlædʒɪk
dysphagic
dɪsˈfædʒɪk
ellagic
eˈlædʒɪk
epipelagic
ˌɛpɪpəˈlædʒɪk
haemorrhagic
ˌhɛməˈrædʒɪk
hemorrhagic
ˌhɛməˈrædʒɪk
macrophagic
ˌmækrəʊˈfædʒɪk
magic
ˈmædʒɪk
menorrhagic
ˌmɛnəˈrædʒɪk
mesopelagic
ˌmɛsəʊpəˈlædʒɪk
omophagic
ˌəʊməˈfædʒɪk
pelagic
pɛˈlædʒɪk
phytophagic
ˌfaɪtəʊˈfædʒɪk
posthemorrhagic
ˌpəʊstˌhɛməˈrædʒɪk
tragic
ˈtrædʒɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COPROPHAGIC

coproducer
coproduct
coprolalia
coprolaliac
coprolite
coprolith
coprolitic
coprology
copromoter
coprophagan
coprophagist
coprophagous
coprophagy
coprophilia
coprophiliac
coprophilic
coprophilous
coproprietor
coprosma
coprosperity

WORDS THAT END LIKE COPROPHAGIC

allergic
biologic
black magic
camouflagic
choragic
diallagic
epidemiologic
geologic
histologic
hydrologic
hyperphagic
like magic
logic
nostalgic
pathologic
physiologic
strategic
sympathetic magic
white magic
xiphopagic

Synonyms and antonyms of coprophagic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «coprophagic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COPROPHAGIC

Find out the translation of coprophagic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of coprophagic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «coprophagic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

coprophagic
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

coprófago
570 millions of speakers

English

coprophagic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

coprophagic
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

coprophagic
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

копрофаг
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

coprophagic
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

coprophagic
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

coprophages
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Coprophagic
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

coprophagic
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

coprophagic
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

coprophagic
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Coprophagic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

coprophagic
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

coprophagic
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॉपोरप्रोजिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

coprophagic
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

coprofagiche
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

coprophagic
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

копрофагів
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

coprophagic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

coprophagic
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

coprophagic
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

coprophagic
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

coprophagic
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of coprophagic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COPROPHAGIC»

The term «coprophagic» is used very little and occupies the 190.186 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COPROPHAGIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about coprophagic

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COPROPHAGIC»

Discover the use of coprophagic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to coprophagic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Complete Textbook of Veterinary Nursing2: The Complete ...
Herbivorous; need vitamin C Omnivorous; coprophagic Omnivorous; coprophagic Omnivorous; coprophagic Herbivorous; coprophagic Natural behaviour Nocturnal; social Nocturnal; monogamous Diurnal; social Nocturnal; solitary Nocturnal; ...
Victoria Aspinall, 2011
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Handbook of Small Animal Gastroenterology
Myriad compounds that can be added to the food in an attempt to decrease or alleviate coprophagic behavior have been recommended and tried over the years. These compounds include various types of digestive enzymes and vitamins used ...
Todd R. Tams, 2003
3
Melanie Klein Today, Volume 1: Mainly Theory: Developments ...
Abraham suggested that the coprophagic phantasies of his patient turned out to be the expression of a desire to take back into his body the love object which he had expelled from it in the form of excrement. Abraham thought that 'the tendency  ...
Elizabeth Bott Spillius, 2003
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Melanie Klein Today: Developments in Theory and Practice
I would like to refer here to Abraham's (1924) observation on coprophagic phantasies in melancholia. Abraham suggested that the coprophagic phantasies of his patient turned out to be the expression of a desire to take back into his body the ...
Elizabeth Bott Spillius, 1988
5
Why Does the World Stay Green?: Nutrition and Survival of ...
But they continue to be coprophagic, albeit at a decreasing rate, for six weeks. That this is a response to a need for extra protein in their diet is revealed by studies with adult horses, which are not usually coprophagic. If, however, they are kept ...
Thomas C. R. White, 2005
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The Oceanic Feeling: The Origins of Religious Sentiment in ...
In his article of 1949, he writes: We believe that in the coprophagic cases another of these syndromes will in due time become discernible, for, though these children may present many of the signs and symptoms of the anaclitic depression , ...
J.M Masson, 1980
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Why Does the World Stay Green?: Nutrition and Survival of ...
But they continue to be coprophagic, albeit at a decreasing rate, for six weeks. That this is a response to a need for extra protein in their diet is revealed by studies with adult horses, which are not usually coprophagic. If, however, they are kept ...
TCR White, 2005
8
The Life and Masterworks of Salvador Dalí
Their fears were not helped by the rumour that Dalí was coprophagic (that is, he liked eating shit). As a result, they delegated Gala Éluard to enquire of the painter as to the truth of this story. Dalí later recalled: I was suddenly tempted to answer ...
Eric Shanes, 2012
9
Psychotic states: a psycho-analytical approach
I would like to refer to Abraham's (1924) observation on coprophagic fantasies in melancholia. Abraham suggested that the coprophagic fantasies of his patient turned out to be the expression of a desire to take back into his body the love ...
Herbert A. Rosenfeld, 1965
10
Parenthood, its psychology and psychopathology
But it would be an error to equate this picture with the longwave periodicity observed in the mothers of the coprophagic children. I have commented on the peculiar nature of love in the depressive mothers; on their hungry fascination with their ...
Elwyn James Anthony, Therese Benedek, 1970

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COPROPHAGIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term coprophagic is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Apple Watch preorders kick off, some models quickly sell out
I'll leave you to your own coprophagic devices but it's a bad habit you have there. Abazigal 5pts. If a company like Apple can "hold back ... «CNET, Apr 15»
2
Ello and the High-Speed Hype Cycle of a New Social Network
It's the same impulse that, for example, drove millions of people who very likely did not have a particular prior interest in coprophagic porn to ... «New York Magazine, Sep 14»
3
Hillary Clinton's autobiography seems destined to join her …
The latest victim of this coprophagic tendency is Hard Choices, Hillary Clinton's third book. Barely a week after its publication, with over a ... «Spectator.co.uk, Jun 14»
4
The Quote-Unquote Presidency
A less common technique in print, but quite common in TV punditry, is the coprophagic grin, combined with an eye roll and/or an air-quote ... «National Review Online, Mar 14»
5
Permanent Revolution: Oilers Trade Smid for Magic Beans
... still knew about hope that this entire coprophagic organization needs to be napalmed until nothing remains but the cinders and a small patch ... «Copper N Blue, Nov 13»
6
ThunderCats Spoof Warns of Feline Parasite That Creates Rat …
Cats are a coprophagic species; this means that cats will eat their own feces!” Ok, that sounds scary and gross. But what does it mean? «Wired, Nov 13»
7
John McCain Doesn't Afraid Of Any Dumb Louie Gohmert
He was obviously ready for a follow-up question about calling Gohmert a stoopidhead, so he could say with a coprophagic grin, look, all I ... «Wonkette, Oct 13»
8
Obamacare at the Movies: Hollywood Plans Blitz to Promote …
Sebelius, a former Kansas governor and lobbyist for vulturous trial lawyers, dove deep last year, swimming with the worst of the coprophagic ... «NewsBusters, Oct 13»
9
Gut bacteria 'may be obesity weapon'
Mice are coprophagic, meaning they eat each other's droppings, and the lean twin's bacteria were passed into the mice which started with ... «BBC News, Sep 13»
10
Why Everyone — Liberal and Conservative — Should Root for the …
Cheap politicking is a sort of coprophagic feedback loop, where newspapers and talk-show hosts feed the agenda of politicians, who feed it ... «Flavorwire, Jul 13»

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