alimentative

al·i·men·ta·tive

[al-uh-men-tuh-tiv]
adjective
nourishing; nutritive.

Origin:
1880–85; aliment + -ative

al·i·men·ta·tive·ly, adverb
al·i·men·ta·tive·ness, noun
un·al·i·men·ta·tive, adjective
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alimentation (ˌælɪmɛnˈteɪʃən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  nourishment
2.  sustenance; support
 
ali'mentative
 
adj

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