alimentary
adjective
al·i·men·ta·ry
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Definition of alimentary
1
: of or relating to nourishment or nutrition
2
: furnishing sustenance or maintenance
Examples of alimentary in a Sentence
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More recently, in Phase I (from 27 years ago), cashew residue on stones suggests the monkeys were moving towards their present-day alimentary focus. — The Economist, "Capuchin monkeys have been using stone tools for around 3,000 years," 27 June 2019 The Ember will encourage and enable alimentary experimentation. — Justin Peters, Slate Magazine, "Should This Thing Be Smart? Coffee Mug Edition.," 20 Dec. 2017 By the standard alimentary sequence, insects feed on plants or one another, and then birds hunt down insects. — Natalie Angier, New York Times, "Birds Beware: The Praying Mantis Wants Your Brain," 22 Sep. 2017 As an embryo develops, algae suffuses its body, but most becomes concentrated along its gut and alimentary canal. — Brandon Keim, WIRED, "Salamander Has Algae Living Inside Its Cells," 4 Apr. 2011These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'alimentary.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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