Pronounced: shuh-TAW-kwe, noun
Notes: I think only US history buffs may get this one
Yesterday’s word
The word sitomania means “an abnormal craving for food”
First usage
The word came into English in the late 1800s
Background / Comments
This is another word from Greek: sito- (grain, food) plus -mania (excessive enthusiasm or craze). Because of the word ‘abnormal’ in the definition, I’m not certain if this word is appropriate for pregnancy cravings. Note that there is an opposite — sitophobia (a morbid aversion to food).
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