Translation
food, nourishment
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Word origin
From Latin alimentum ('nourishment'), from alere ('to nourish, to feed'). The same root gives English 'aliment' and 'alimony'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- alimentum
- English cognates
- aliment, alimony
Grammar
Examples
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Bread is a basic food in many countries.
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We need to buy fresh food for the week.
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Fruit is a very healthy and natural food.
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Which foods do you avoid when you are on a diet?
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Water is not a food, but it is essential for living.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 23, lesson 3: alimento, tele, custodia and 7 more words.