nurturance

noun nur·tur·ance \ˈnər-chə-rən(t)s\

: the love, care, and attention that you give to someone or something

Full Definition of NURTURANCE

: affectionate care and attention

— nur·tur·ant \-rənt\ adjective

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circa 1938

Medical Dictionary

noun nur·tur·ance \ˈnər-chə-rən(t)s\

: affectionate care and attention

—nur·tur·ant \-rənt\ adjective

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