An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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nutriment
  فاراک  
fârâk
Fr.: nourriture  

  1. Any substance or matter that, taken into a living organism, serves to sustain it in its existence, promoting growth, replacing loss, and providing energy.

  2. Anything that nourishes; nourishment; food (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): From L. nutrimentum “nourishment; support,” from nutrire, → nourish.

Etymology (PE): Fârâk, from present stem of fâridan, → nourish,

  • -âk (as in xorâk, pušâk, etc.).