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Meaning of limosis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A ravenous appetite caused by disease; morbid excessive hunger.

obsolete, uncountable

Examples

“Limosis, or an impaired excessive or depraved appetite for food. This comprehends voracity, want of appetite, depraved appetite, and heartburn.”
“Limosis and Parageusis.”
“Limosis is often observed during pregnancy, in chlorosis, etc.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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