See Also: Pica(medicine)
pica(1)(dictionary)
pica(2)(dictionary)

vituline (iou) and pica(2) (iou)


vituline (iou)



vituline adjective. rare. LME.
[Latin vitulinus, from vitulus calf: see -INE1.]
Of or belonging to a calf or calves; resembling that of a calf.

pica(2) (iou)



pica noun2. M16.
[Latin = magpie, prob. translating Greek kissa, kitta magpie, false appetite.]
Medicine & Veterinary Medicine. A tendency or craving to eat substances Other than normal Food, occurring during childhood or Pregnancy, or as a symptom of disease.