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(no̵̅o̅′trə mənt, nyo̵̅o̅′-)

noun

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

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

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noun

A source of nourishment; food.
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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