1. Noun
That which nourishes; food; nutriment; anything which feeds or adds to a substance in natural growth. Hence: The necessaries of life generally: sustenance; means of support.
2. Noun
An allowance for maintenance.
3. Verb
To nourish; to support.
4. Verb
To provide for the maintenance of.
5. Noun
a source of materials to nourish the body
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
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