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alimentary

ali·men·tary

UK/ˌælɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ US/ˌælʌˈmɛntɜri/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or providing nourishment

  • “good nourishing stew”
Synonyms
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Origin

From aliment (“food”) + -ary.

Phrases

  • alimentary canal
  • alimentary castration
  • alimentary paste
  • alma mater

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