viand

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Definition of VIAND

1

something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury <a shop selling caviar, foie gras, designer chocolates, and other pricey viands>

Synonyms bit, cate [archaic], dainty, delectable, goody (or goodie), kickshaw, tidbit (also titbit), treat, viand

Related Words morsel; candy, dessert, junket, sweet, sweetmeat

2

viands pl  substances intended to be eaten <the inn serves its choice viands on delicate china and its selection of vintage wines in the finest crystal available>

Synonyms bread, chow, chuck [chiefly West], comestibles, eatables, eats, edibles, fare, foodstuffs, grub, meat, provender, provisions, table, tucker [chiefly Australian], viands, victuals, vittles

Related Words commissary, rations, supplies; aliment, nutriment; diet, nourishment, nurture, sustenance; mess, pap; ensilage, feed, fodder, forage, silage, slop, swill; feast, meal, refreshments, regale, repast, spread; board; dish, plate, platter, serving; finger food, natural food

Near Antonyms bane, poison, toxin, venom