aliment
[noun al-uh-muhnt; verb al-uh-ment]
noun
that which nourishes; nutriment; food.
that which sustains; means of support.
verb (used with object)
to sustain; support.
Origin of aliment
Synonyms for aliment
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Related Words for aliments
fare, nutrition, nourishment, edible, victuals, provender, nutriment, eats, sustenance, pabulum, foodstuff, nurture, comestible, provision, esculentExamples from the Web for aliments
Historical Examples of aliments
The section of the pneumo-gastric nerves does not stop the dilution of aliments in the stomach, or chylification.
Aliments rich in fat and sugar favor the production of butter, and augment the supply of milk.
The Stock-Feeder's ManualCharles Alexander Cameron
Even the imperfect imitations are retained and digested when other aliments fail.
The aliments to which the cook's art gives a liquid or semi-liquid form, are in general more digestible.
Science in the Kitchen.Mrs. E. E. Kellogg
She gets rid of most part of the Acids contained in the aliments, by thus uniting them with the Oils contained in those aliments.
Elements of the Theory and Practice of Chymistry, 5th ed.Pierre Joseph Macquer
aliment
noun (ˈælɪmənt)
verb (ˈælɪˌmɛnt)
Word Origin for aliment
C15: from Latin alimentum food, from alere to nourish
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aliment
[ăl′ə-mənt]
n.
v.
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