nourishment

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/ˈnʌɹɪʃmənt/

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/ˈnʌɹɪʃmənt/ · /ˈnɝɪʃmənt/ · /ˈnʊɹɪʃmənt/

Definition of nourishment

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noun

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The act of nourishing or the state of being nourished.
(countable, uncountable)Something that nourishes; food.

“The Oriental Synagogue, continuing to draw musical nourishment from Semitic-Oriental sources.”
“Many ultraraces do not include much nourishment from organizers.”

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From Middle English norisshement, from Middle French, from Old French norissement, from norrir, equivalent to nourish + -ment.

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