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al·​i·​ble | \ ˈa-lə-bəl \

Definition of alible

archaic
: affording nourishment : nourishing

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First Known Use of alible

circa 1656, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alible

Latin alibilis, from alere to nourish + -ibilis -ible

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“Alible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alible. Accessed 5 Aug. 2021.

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