pica
English
/ˈpʌɪkə/, /ˈpaɪkə/
noun
Definitions
- (pathology) A disorder characterized by craving and appetite for non-edible substances, such as ice, clay, chalk, dirt, or sand.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin pīca (magpie, jay).
Origin
Latin
pīca
Gloss
magpie, jay
Concept
Semantic Field
Animals
Ontological Category
Person/Thing