■ noun any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth.
Phrases
~ for thought something that warrants serious consideration.
Origin
OE fōda , of Gmc origin; related to fodder .
■ noun any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth.
Phrases
~ for thought something that warrants serious consideration.
Origin
OE fōda , of Gmc origin; related to fodder .
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004