aristophagistEtymologyFrom aristo- + -phagy + -ist, i.e. “eater of the best”. Coined by English physician Josiah Oldfield in 1900.aristophagist means lacto-ovo-vegetarian. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 95 out of 100.nounlacto-ovo-vegetarian“Before they can become aristophagists they must develop within, the higher instinct of wanting to be gentle and to be kind, of willingness to suffer somewhat for their principles; of joy in self-sacrifice that others may escape suffering.”