n.
Pronunciation: ' v ī - ə nd
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, viaunde, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin vivanda food, alteration of Latin vivenda, neuter plural of vivendus, gerundive of vivere to live ― more at QUICK
Date: 15th century
1 : an item of food especially : a choice or tasty dish
2 plural : PROVISIONS , FOOD