viand
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.vi·and
noun \ˈvī-ənd\Definition of VIAND
1
: an item of food; especially : a choice or tasty dish
2
plural : provisions, food
See Examples of VIAND
- <a shop selling caviar, foie gras, designer chocolates, and other pricey viands>
- <the inn serves its choice viands on delicate china and its selection of vintage wines in the finest crystal available>
Origin of VIAND
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
First Known Use: 15th century
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