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anthropophagi
[ an-thruh-pof-uh-jahy, -gahy ]
plural noun
- eaters of human flesh; cannibals.
anthropophagi
/ ˌænθrəˈpɒfəˌɡaɪ /
plural noun
- cannibals
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Word History and Origins
Origin of anthropophagi1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of anthropophagi1
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Example Sentences
Among other things, he disputes whether or no the Anthropophagi act contrary to nature?
And if we fell among anthropophagi, would not our love of approbation make us long to be as succulent as young pigs?
With the Anthropophagi the feeling extends, fortunately, to their flesh, which is held to be poisonous.
Next to those are the Melanchlænæ and the Anthropophagi, who roam about upon different tracts of land and live on human flesh.
They are anthropophagi (cannibals), but only on special occasions, and scarcely ever eat any but their enemies taken in battle.
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