Meaning
The condition of difficulty in swallowing.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Coined based on Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-, “without”) + φάγος (phágos, “glutton”) + -ία (-ía).
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026.