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viands

vi·and
V v

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [vahy-uh nd]
    • /ˈvaɪ ənd/
    • /ˈvaɪəndz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vahy-uh nd]
    • /ˈvaɪ ənd/

Definitions of viands word

  • noun viands an article of food. 1
  • noun viands viands, articles or dishes of food, now usually of a choice or delicate kind. 1
  • noun plural viands provisions 0
  • noun viands plural of viand. 0
  • noun viands provisions, victuals. 0

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Origin of viands

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English viaunde < Middle French viande < Vulgar Latin *vīvanda, for Latin vīvenda things to be lived on, neuter plural gerund of vīvere to live

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Parts of speech for Viands

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

viands popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

viands usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for viands

noun viands

  • bed and board — sleeping accommodation and meals
  • bed board — a thin, stiff board placed on a bed under the mattress to lend added support for the body
  • bread — Bread is a very common food made from flour, water, and yeast.
  • daily bread — All those things, such as regular food and water, needed to sustain physical life.
  • diet — the legislative body of certain countries, as Japan.

Top questions with viands

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