alimentary
[adjective]
Synonyms: nutritive, alimentative, nutritional

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alimentary adjective. [alɪ'mɛnt(ǝ)ri] L16.
[Latin alimentarius, formed as ALIMENT verb: see -ARY¹.]
1. Concerned with or performing functions of nutrition. L16.
alimentary canal the whole passage through the body, from mouth to anus, by which food is received, digested, etc.

2. Of the nature of aliment, nourishing. E17.

3. Concerned with or providing maintenance. M18.

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