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alimentary

[ al-uh-men-tuh-ree ]
/ ˌæl əˈmɛn tə ri /
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adjective
concerned with the function of nutrition; nutritive.
pertaining to food.
providing sustenance or maintenance.
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Origin of alimentary

From the Latin word alimentārius, dating back to 1605–15. See aliment, -ary

OTHER WORDS FROM alimentary

un·al·i·men·ta·ry, adjective

Words nearby alimentary

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Words related to alimentary

comestible, dietary, digestible, nourishing, nutrient, nutritional, nutritious, nutritive, peptic, salutary, sustaining, sustentative

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British Dictionary definitions for alimentary

alimentary
/ (ˌælɪˈmɛntərɪ, -trɪ) /
adjective
of or relating to nutrition
providing sustenance or nourishment
Scots law free from the claims of creditorsan alimentary trust
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Medical definitions for alimentary

alimentary
[ ăl′ə-mĕn′tə-rē, -trē ]
adj.
Concerned with food, nutrition, or digestion.
Providing nourishment.
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