pagophagia

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πάγος (págos, “ice”) +‎ -phagia.

Noun

pagophagia (uncountable)

1. The pathological consumption of ice, a manifestation of pica, often resulting from iron or nutritional deficiencies.
   • 2006 May 27, NewScientist, page 54, column 3:

     Compulsive consumption of ice (or pagophagia), for example, is often associated with iron deficiency.