nonce-wd. Pl. -gi. [f. Gr. κάρδος (L. carduus) thistle + -φαγος -eater.] A thistle-eater, i.e., donkey.
1857. Thackeray, Virgin., xix. (D.). Kick and abuse him, you who have never brayed; but bear with him, all honest fellow-cardophagi.
