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ALIMENTARY

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Dictionary entry overview: What does alimentary mean?

• ALIMENTARY (adjective)
The adjective ALIMENTARY has 1 sense:

1. of or providing nourishment

Familiarity information: ALIMENTARY used as an adjective is very rare.

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• ALIMENTARY (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Of or providing nourishment

Synonyms:

alimental; alimentary; nourishing; nutrient; nutritious; nutritive

Context example:

good nourishing stew

Similar:

wholesome (conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being)

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