Definitions

1. noun

The act of eating or feasting on the flesh of the dead, often associated with certain cultures or spiritual practices.

“In some ancient cultures, necrophagy was practiced as a form of ritualistic cannibalism.”

2. noun

The consumption of dead bodies, often by insects or animals.

“The presence of necrophagy was evident in the decomposing carcass, with flies and maggots consuming the flesh.”