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nourish definition

nour·ish (nʉr′is̸h)

transitive verb

  1. to feed or sustain (any plant or animal) with substances necessary to life and growth
  2. to foster; develop; promote (a feeling, attitude, habit, etc.)

Etymology: ME norischen < OFr extended stem of norrir < L nutrire: see nurse

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