alimentary Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite of or providing nourishment
    nutritious; alimental; nourishing; nutrient; nutritive.
    • good nourishing stew

WordNet

Al`i*men"ta*ry adjective
Etymology
L. alimentarius, fr. alimentum: cf. F. alimentaire.
Definitions
  1. Pertaining to aliment or food, or to the function of nutrition; nutritious; alimental; as, alimentary substances.

Webster 1913