n. [ L. nutrimentum, fr. nutrire to nourish. See Nourish. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. That which nourishes; a nutrient; anything which promotes growth and repairs the natural waste of animal or vegetable life; food; aliment. [ 1913 Webster ] The stomach returns what it has received, in strength and nutriment diffused into all parts of the body. South. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. That which promotes development or growth. [ 1913 Webster ] Is not virtue in mankind
The nutriment that feeds the mind? Swift. [ 1913 Webster ] | 