/ ˈnʌrɪʃ; NAmE ˈnɜːrɪʃ/ verb [ vn ]
1.
to keep a person, an animal or a plant alive and healthy with food, etc. :
All the children were well nourished and in good physical condition.
2.
( formal ) to allow a feeling, an idea, etc. to develop or grow stronger :
By investing in education, we nourish the talents of our children.
► nour·ish·ing adjective :
nourishing food
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from Old French noriss- , lengthened stem of norir , from Latin nutrire feed, cherish.