nutriment

noun nu·tri·ment \ˈnü-trə-mənt, ˈnyü-\

Definition of NUTRIMENT

: something that nourishes or promotes growth, provides energy, repairs body tissues, and maintains life

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Middle English, from Latin nutrimentum, from nutrire

First Known Use: 15th century

NUTRIMENT Defined for Kids

noun nu·tri·ment \ˈnü-trə-mənt, ˈnyü-\

: something that nourishes

Medical Dictionary

noun nu·tri·ment \ˈn(y)ü-trə-mənt\

: something that nourishes or promotes growth, provides energy, repairs body tissues, and maintains life

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