1. That which nourishes; food; nutriment; anything which feeds or adds to a substance in natural growth. Hence: The necessaries of life generally: sustenance; means of support. Aliments of theiBacon.
2. An allowance for maintenance. [Scot.]
ALIMENT
Al"i*ment, v. t.
1. To nourish; to support.
2. To provide for the maintenance of. [Scot.]
ALIMENTAL
Al`i*men"tal, a.
Defn: Supplying food; having the quality of nourishing; furnishing the materials for natural growth; as, alimental sap.
ALIMENTALLY
A`li*men"tal*ly, adv.
Defn: So as to serve for nourishment or food; nourishing quality. Sir
T. Browne.
ALIMENTARINESS
Al`i*men"ta*ri*ness, n.