ailurophagy

Definition

The technical term for eating cats, derived from Greek roots because apparently ancient scholars needed a fancy word for this taboo practice. While it sounds like a medical condition, it's actually just the academic way of saying something most cultures find deeply disturbing. Proof that you can make anything sound sophisticated with enough syllables.

Example Usage

"The anthropology professor's lecture on ailurophagy made half the class visibly uncomfortable."

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