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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who reads books omnivorously.
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Bibliophage, or bibliophagist, a book-eater, or devourer of books.
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reesetee commented on the word bibliophagist
one who devours books, literally or figuratively
February 19, 2007
seanahan commented on the word bibliophagist
How would you pronounce this? After some thought, I would put the emphasis on the third syllable. bib-lee-OPH-uh-gist
February 20, 2007
reesetee commented on the word bibliophagist
That's how I'd say it too. At least one dictionary agrees with us. :-)
February 20, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word bibliophagist
I like to put the emphasis on phag.
Har har.
February 20, 2007
reesetee commented on the word bibliophagist
You! You there! Stop that rabblerousing!
February 20, 2007
slumry commented on the word bibliophagist
Thanks R. Yes, I believe that is the clan. The clan of book-devourers.
July 12, 2007
reesetee commented on the word bibliophagist
*smacking lips*
July 12, 2007
bilby commented on the word bibliophagist
Please don't eat m... oh, it's only books. Carry on, carry on.
March 4, 2010
reesetee commented on the word bibliophagist
*hands bilby a frosted paperback*
March 7, 2010