PICA


Meaning of PICA in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' p ī -k ə

Function: noun

Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, magpie ― more at PIE

Date: 1563

: an abnormal desire to eat substances (as chalk or ashes) not normally eaten

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