English Explanatory Dictionary

aliment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Food.
  2. Nourishment, sustenance.
  3. An allowance for maintenance; alimony.
verb
  1. To feed, nourish.
  2. To sustain, support.

Pronunciation

/ˈæ.lɪ.mənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-aliment.wav

Word forms

aliment aliments alimenting alimented

Etymology

From French aliment, from Latin alimentum (“food”).

Related words

alimentary alimentary canal alimony alimental alimentous

Derived words

alimentative
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