1. the practice of eating insects as food
Usage: uncountable noun; from Greek entomon (insect) + phagein (to eat)

Examples

• Entomophagy is common in many African and Asian cultures where insects provide valuable protein.
• Crickets and grasshoppers are popular choices in entomophagy due to their nutritional content.
• Some researchers promote entomophagy as a sustainable alternative to traditional livestock farming.
• The restaurant introduced entomophagy to Western diners by serving roasted mealworms as an appetizer.
• Entomophagy could help address food security challenges in developing nations.
• Despite growing interest in entomophagy, many Western consumers remain hesitant about eating insects.