FOOD, n. [See Feed.] 1. In a general sense, whatever is eaten by animals for nourishment, and whatever supplies nutriment to plants.2. Meat; aliment; flesh or vegetables eaten for sustaining human life; victuals; provisions; whatever is or may be eaten for nourishment.Feed me with food convenient for me. Prov. 30.3. Whatever supplies nourishment and growth to plants, as water, carbonic acid gas, &c. Manuring substances furnish plants with food.4. Something that sustains, nourishes and augments. Flattery is the food of vanity.FOOD, v.t. To feed. [Not in use.]
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