First Known Use: 1733
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pabulum
noun pab·u·lum \ˈpa-byə-ləm\
Definition of PABULUM
1
: food; especially : a suspension or solution of nutrients in a state suitable for absorption
2
: intellectual sustenance
3
: something (as writing or speech) that is insipid, simplistic, or bland
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Origin of PABULUM
Latin, food, fodder; akin to Latin pascere to feed — more at food
Related to PABULUM
- Synonyms
- aliment, food, nourishment, sustenance
Medical Dictionary
pabulum
noun pab·u·lum \ˈpab-yə-ləm\
Medical Definition of PABULUM
: food; especially : a suspension or solution of nutrients in a state suitable for absorption
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