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nutriment definition

nu·tri·ment (no̵̅o̅′trə mənt, nyo̵̅o̅′-)

noun

  1. anything that nourishes; food
  2. anything that promotes growth, development, or good health

Etymology: L nutrimentum < nutrire, to nourish: see nurse

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nutriment Synonyms

nutriment

n.

nourishment, provisions, sustenance; see food, subsistence 1.


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nutriment Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • contain: Caviar This is the salted roe ( fish eggs ) of sturgeon Caviar contains twice the nutriment of almost all meats.
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