alimentary

[ al-uh-men-tuh-ree ]
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adjective
  1. concerned with the function of nutrition; nutritive.

  2. pertaining to food.

  1. providing sustenance or maintenance.

Origin of alimentary

1
From the Latin word alimentārius, dating back to 1605–15. See aliment, -ary

Other words from alimentary

  • un·al·i·men·ta·ry, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for alimentary

alimentary

/ (ˌælɪˈmɛntərɪ, -trɪ) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to nutrition

  2. providing sustenance or nourishment

  1. Scots law free from the claims of creditors: an alimentary trust

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