nourishment

English

/ˈnʌɹɪʃmənt/, /ˈnɝɪʃmənt/

noun
Definitions
  • The act of nourishing or the state of being nourished
  • Something that nourishes; food

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English norisshement derived from Old French norissement.

Origin

Old French

norissement

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