nutriment

(no̵̅o̅trə mənt, nyo̵̅o̅-)

noun

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

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

See nutriment in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A source of nourishment; food.
  2. An agent that promotes growth or development.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin nūtrīmentum

Origin: , from nūtrīre, to suckle; see (s)nāu- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • nuˌtri·menˈtal (-mĕnˈtl) adjective

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