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Geophagism

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Translation geophagism into russian

geophagism
Noun
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Geophagism is the practice of eating earth or soil-like substances.
Геофагия — это практика поедания земли или подобных ей веществ.

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geophagism
Noun
raiting
The practice of eating earthy or soil-like substances, such as clay or chalk, often due to a cultural tradition or nutritional deficiency.
Geophagism is observed in some cultures where people consume clay as a traditional practice.

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