Main Entry:

vi·and

Pronunciation:

\ˈvī-ənd\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, viaunde, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin vivanda food, alteration of Latin vivenda, neuter plural of vivendus, gerundive of vivere to live — more at quick

Date:

15th century

1: an item of food ; especially : a choice or tasty dish2plural : provisions, food