Where does “carpophagy” come from?

carpophagy (English) comes from English Carpo, from Ancient Greek Καρπώ, from Ancient Greek καρπόω — bear fruit; reap or enjoy fruit.

carpophagy (English): The condition of being carpophagous

Definitions

  1. The condition of being carpophagous

Ancestry of “carpophagy”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishCarpoOne of the Horae, goddess/personification of Autumn and of harvest time
2Ancient GreekΚαρπώ—
3Ancient Greekκαρπόωbear fruit; reap or enjoy fruit
Every word from Ancient Greek καρπόω →Every word from Ancient Greek Καρπώ →Every word from English Carpo →