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skipvia commented on the word phthisozoics
A word coined by English philosopher Jeremy Bentham that means "the art of destroying noxious animals." From phi and theta (when combined connoting destruction), and zoa, living ones.
October 18, 2007
reesetee commented on the word phthisozoics
It's an art??
October 18, 2007