aconuresis

/ˌækəˈnyoʊrɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The supposed abnormal condition of being excessively fond of or excessively fond of eating acorns

“The squirrel was said to have a bad case of aconuresis and ate nothing but acorns all winter.”

2. noun

In psychology, an archaic term for a specific type of obsessive eating disorder, specifically an excessive craving for acorns

“Historical accounts describe aconuresis as a strange eating disorder that afflicted some people in the past.”

Synonyms

  • acornomania
  • acornophilia

Antonyms

  • acornaversion
  • acornophobia