— alimental , adj. — alimentally , adv.
n. /al"euh meuhnt/ ; v. /al"euh ment'/ , n.
1. that which nourishes; nutriment; food.
2. that which sustains; means of support.
v.t.
3. to sustain; support.
[ 1470-80; alimentum, equiv. to al ( ere ) to feed + -i- -I- + -mentum -MENT ]
Syn. 1. nourishment. 1, 2 . sustenance.