Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

coprophagic

Adjective
/ˌkɒprəˈfeɪdʒɪk/
Definition
Relating to the consumption of feces.
Examples
  • Some animals, like rabbits, are known to be coprophagic as part of their digestive process.
  • The term is often used in veterinary medicine to describe certain behaviors in pets.
  • He learned about coprophagic habits in his biology class, particularly among some insects.
Meaning
This term describes the practice or behavior of eating feces, which can occur in certain animal species or in specific circumstances involving human behavior.
Synonyms
  • feces-eating
  • scatophagic