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Webster 1913 Edition


Alimentation

Alˊi-men-ta′tion

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
alimentation
, LL.
alimentatio
.]
1.
The act or process of affording nutriment; the function of the alimentary canal.
2.
State or mode of being nourished.
Bacon.

Webster 1828 Edition


Alimentation

ALIMENTA'TION

,
Noun.
1.
The act or power of affording nutriment.
2.
The state of being nourished.

Definition 2024


alimentation

alimentation

English

Noun

alimentation (plural alimentations)

  1. feeding, being fed; the provision of food and other necessities.

References

  • OED2

French

Pronunciation

Noun

alimentation f (plural alimentations)

  1. feeding
  2. food
  3. power supply

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Middle French

Noun

alimentation f (plural alimentations)

  1. nourishment; alimentation