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Food Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| WordNet 2.0 |
food
Noun
1. any substance that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue
(synonym) nutrient
(hypernym) substance, matter
(hyponym) yolk, vitellus
2. any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment; "food and drink"
(hypernym) solid
(hyponym) leftovers
(part-holonym) nutrient
3. anything that provides mental stimulus for thinking
(synonym) food for thought, intellectual nourishment
(hypernym) content, cognitive content, mental object
(hyponym) pabulum
Noun
1. any substance that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue
(synonym) nutrient
(hypernym) substance, matter
(hyponym) yolk, vitellus
2. any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment; "food and drink"
(hypernym) solid
(hyponym) leftovers
(part-holonym) nutrient
3. anything that provides mental stimulus for thinking
(synonym) food for thought, intellectual nourishment
(hypernym) content, cognitive content, mental object
(hyponym) pabulum
| The Phrase Finder |
If music be the food of love, play on
Origin
From Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
Origin
From Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
| Australian Slang |
Junk food
food with very little nutrition
food with very little nutrition
Take away food
take-out food
| hEnglish - advanced version |
food
food
\food\ (?), n. [oe. fode, as. fōda; akin to icel. f??a, f??i, sw. f?da, dan. & lg. f?de, ohg. fatunga, gr. patei^sthai to eat, and perh. to skr. pā to protect, l. pascere to feed, pasture, pabulum food, e. pasture. ?75. cf. feed, fodder food, foster to cherish.]
1. what is fed upon; that which goes to support life by being received within, and assimilated by, the organism of an animal or a plant; nutriment; aliment; especially, what is eaten by animals for nourishment.
note: in a physiological sense, true aliment is to be distinguished as that portion of the food which is capable of being digested and absorbed into the blood, thus furnishing nourishment, in distinction from the indigestible matter which passes out through the alimentary canal as f?ces.
note: foods are divided into two main groups: nitrogenous, or proteid, foods, i.e., those which contain nitrogen, and nonnitrogenous, i.e., those which do not contain nitrogen. the latter group embraces the fats and carbohydrates, which collectively are sometimes termed heat producers or respiratory foods, since by oxidation in the body they especially subserve the production of heat. the proteids, on the other hand, are known as plastic foods or tissue formers, since no tissue can be formed without them. these latter terms, however, are misleading, since proteid foods may also give rise to heat both directly and indirectly, and the fats and carbohydrates are useful in other ways than in producing heat.
2. anything that instructs the intellect, excites the feelings, or molds habits of character; that which nourishes. this may prove food to my displeasure. in this moment there is life and food for future years.
note: food is often used adjectively or in self-explaining compounds, as in food fish or food-fish, food supply.
food
vacuole (zo?l.), one of the spaces in the interior of a protozoan in which food is contained, during digestion.
food
yolk. (biol.) see under yolk.
similar words(12)
to be off one`s food
food yolk
food vacuole
food waste
buy food
rechewed food
takeout food
rabbit food
food for thought
canned food
maigre food
lion food
food
\food\ (?), n. [oe. fode, as. fōda; akin to icel. f??a, f??i, sw. f?da, dan. & lg. f?de, ohg. fatunga, gr. patei^sthai to eat, and perh. to skr. pā to protect, l. pascere to feed, pasture, pabulum food, e. pasture. ?75. cf. feed, fodder food, foster to cherish.]
1. what is fed upon; that which goes to support life by being received within, and assimilated by, the organism of an animal or a plant; nutriment; aliment; especially, what is eaten by animals for nourishment.
note: in a physiological sense, true aliment is to be distinguished as that portion of the food which is capable of being digested and absorbed into the blood, thus furnishing nourishment, in distinction from the indigestible matter which passes out through the alimentary canal as f?ces.
note: foods are divided into two main groups: nitrogenous, or proteid, foods, i.e., those which contain nitrogen, and nonnitrogenous, i.e., those which do not contain nitrogen. the latter group embraces the fats and carbohydrates, which collectively are sometimes termed heat producers or respiratory foods, since by oxidation in the body they especially subserve the production of heat. the proteids, on the other hand, are known as plastic foods or tissue formers, since no tissue can be formed without them. these latter terms, however, are misleading, since proteid foods may also give rise to heat both directly and indirectly, and the fats and carbohydrates are useful in other ways than in producing heat.
2. anything that instructs the intellect, excites the feelings, or molds habits of character; that which nourishes. this may prove food to my displeasure. in this moment there is life and food for future years.
note: food is often used adjectively or in self-explaining compounds, as in food fish or food-fish, food supply.
food
vacuole (zo?l.), one of the spaces in the interior of a protozoan in which food is contained, during digestion.
food
yolk. (biol.) see under yolk.
similar words(12)
to be off one`s food
food yolk
food vacuole
food waste
buy food
rechewed food
takeout food
rabbit food
food for thought
canned food
maigre food
lion food
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
food
bia(dh) m.
Food is not better than sense: Ní fearr bia ná ciall
bia(dh) m.
Food is not better than sense: Ní fearr bia ná ciall
| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Arlwyad
Arlwyad = n. preparation of food, a cooking
Arlwyad = n. preparation of food, a cooking
Arlwyant
Arlwyant = n. preparation of food
Bwyd
Bwyd = n. meat, food, victuals
Bwydo
Bwydo = v. to feed, to give food
Bwyta
Bwyta = v. to take food, to eat
Cyfluniaeth
Cyfluniaeth = n. ratio of food
Enllynu
Enllynu = v. to moisten food
Gorymborth
Gorymborth = n. excess of food
Gosymmaith
Gosymmaith = n. support, food
Llewa
Llewa = v. to devour; to swallow, to take food
Llysfwyd
Llysfwyd = n. loathing of food
Mest
Mest = n. a portion of food
Pry
Pry = n. produce, food, victuals
Rhagarlwy
Rhagarlwy = n. prepared food
Ydfwyd
Ydfwyd = n. corn food
Food Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Easton's Bible Dictionary |
Food
Originally the Creator granted the use of the vegetable world for food to man (Gen. 1:29), with the exception mentioned (2:17). The use of animal food was probably not unknown to the antediluvians. There is, however, a distinct law on the subject given to Noah after the Deluge (Gen. 9:2-5). Various articles of food used in the patriarchal age are mentioned in Gen. 18:6-8; 25:34; 27:3, 4; 43:11. Regarding the food of the Israelites in Egypt, see Ex. 16:3; Num. 11:5. In the wilderness their ordinary food was miraculously supplied in the manna. They had also quails (Ex. 16:11-13; Num. 11:31). In the law of Moses there are special regulations as to the animals to be used for food (Lev. 11; Deut. 14:3-21). The Jews were also forbidden to use as food anything that had been consecrated to idols (Ex. 34:15), or animals that had died of disease or had been torn by wild beasts (Ex. 22:31; Lev. 22:8). (See also for other restrictions Ex. 23:19; 29:13-22; Lev. 3:4-9; 9:18, 19; 22:8; Deut. 14:21.) But beyond these restrictions they had a large grant from God (Deut. 14:26; 32:13, 14). Food was prepared for use in various ways. The cereals were sometimes eaten without any preparation (Lev. 23:14; Deut. 23:25; 2 Kings 4:42). Vegetables were cooked by boiling (Gen. 25:30, 34; 2 Kings 4:38, 39), and thus also other articles of food were prepared for use (Gen. 27:4; Prov. 23:3; Ezek. 24:10; Luke 24:42; John 21:9). Food was also prepared by roasting (Ex. 12:8; Lev. 2:14). (See COOK.)
Originally the Creator granted the use of the vegetable world for food to man (Gen. 1:29), with the exception mentioned (2:17). The use of animal food was probably not unknown to the antediluvians. There is, however, a distinct law on the subject given to Noah after the Deluge (Gen. 9:2-5). Various articles of food used in the patriarchal age are mentioned in Gen. 18:6-8; 25:34; 27:3, 4; 43:11. Regarding the food of the Israelites in Egypt, see Ex. 16:3; Num. 11:5. In the wilderness their ordinary food was miraculously supplied in the manna. They had also quails (Ex. 16:11-13; Num. 11:31). In the law of Moses there are special regulations as to the animals to be used for food (Lev. 11; Deut. 14:3-21). The Jews were also forbidden to use as food anything that had been consecrated to idols (Ex. 34:15), or animals that had died of disease or had been torn by wild beasts (Ex. 22:31; Lev. 22:8). (See also for other restrictions Ex. 23:19; 29:13-22; Lev. 3:4-9; 9:18, 19; 22:8; Deut. 14:21.) But beyond these restrictions they had a large grant from God (Deut. 14:26; 32:13, 14). Food was prepared for use in various ways. The cereals were sometimes eaten without any preparation (Lev. 23:14; Deut. 23:25; 2 Kings 4:42). Vegetables were cooked by boiling (Gen. 25:30, 34; 2 Kings 4:38, 39), and thus also other articles of food were prepared for use (Gen. 27:4; Prov. 23:3; Ezek. 24:10; Luke 24:42; John 21:9). Food was also prepared by roasting (Ex. 12:8; Lev. 2:14). (See COOK.)
| Smith's Bible Dictionary |
Food
The diet of eastern nations has been in all ages light and simple. Vegetable food was more used than animal. The Hebrews used a great variety of articles, (John 21:5) to give a relish to bread. Milk and its preparations hold a conspicuous place in eastern diet, as affording substantial nourishment; generally int he form of the modern leben, i.e. sour milk. Authorized Version "butter;" (Genesis 18:8; Judges 5:25; 2 Samuel 17:29) Fruit was another source of subsistence: figs stood first in point of importance; they were generally dried and pressed into cakes. Grapes were generally eaten in a dried state as raisins. Of vegetables we have most frequent notice of lentils, beans, leeks, onions and garlic, which were and still are of a superior quality in Egypt. (Numbers 11:5) Honey is extensively used, as is also olive oil. The Orientals have been at all times sparing in the use of animal food; not only does the extensive head of the climate render it both unwholesome to eat much meat and expensive from the necessity of immediately consuming a whole animal, but beyond this the ritual regulations of the Mosaic law in ancient, as of the Koran in modern, times have tended to the same result. The prohibition expressed against consuming the blood of any animal, (Genesis 9:4) was more fully developed in the Levitical law, and enforced by the penalty of death. (Leviticus 3:17; 7:26; 19:26; 12:16) Certain portions of the fat of sacrifices were also forbidden, (Leviticus 3:9,10) as being set apart for the altar, (Leviticus 3:16; 7:25) In addition to the above, Christians were forbidden to eat the flesh of animals portions of which had been offered to idols. All beasts and birds classed as unclean, (Leviticus 11:1) ff.; Deuteronomy 14:4 ff., were also prohibited. Under these restrictions the Hebrews were permitted the free use of animal food: generally speaking they only availed themselves of it in the exercise of hospitality or at festivals of a religious, public or private character. It was only in royal households that there was a daily consumption of meat. The animals killed for meat were-calves, lambs, oxen not above three years of age, harts, roebucks and fallow deer; birds of various kinds; fish, with the exception of such as were without scales and fins. Locusts, of which certain species only were esteemed clean, were occasionally eaten, (Matthew 3:4) but were regarded as poor fare.
The diet of eastern nations has been in all ages light and simple. Vegetable food was more used than animal. The Hebrews used a great variety of articles, (John 21:5) to give a relish to bread. Milk and its preparations hold a conspicuous place in eastern diet, as affording substantial nourishment; generally int he form of the modern leben, i.e. sour milk. Authorized Version "butter;" (Genesis 18:8; Judges 5:25; 2 Samuel 17:29) Fruit was another source of subsistence: figs stood first in point of importance; they were generally dried and pressed into cakes. Grapes were generally eaten in a dried state as raisins. Of vegetables we have most frequent notice of lentils, beans, leeks, onions and garlic, which were and still are of a superior quality in Egypt. (Numbers 11:5) Honey is extensively used, as is also olive oil. The Orientals have been at all times sparing in the use of animal food; not only does the extensive head of the climate render it both unwholesome to eat much meat and expensive from the necessity of immediately consuming a whole animal, but beyond this the ritual regulations of the Mosaic law in ancient, as of the Koran in modern, times have tended to the same result. The prohibition expressed against consuming the blood of any animal, (Genesis 9:4) was more fully developed in the Levitical law, and enforced by the penalty of death. (Leviticus 3:17; 7:26; 19:26; 12:16) Certain portions of the fat of sacrifices were also forbidden, (Leviticus 3:9,10) as being set apart for the altar, (Leviticus 3:16; 7:25) In addition to the above, Christians were forbidden to eat the flesh of animals portions of which had been offered to idols. All beasts and birds classed as unclean, (Leviticus 11:1) ff.; Deuteronomy 14:4 ff., were also prohibited. Under these restrictions the Hebrews were permitted the free use of animal food: generally speaking they only availed themselves of it in the exercise of hospitality or at festivals of a religious, public or private character. It was only in royal households that there was a daily consumption of meat. The animals killed for meat were-calves, lambs, oxen not above three years of age, harts, roebucks and fallow deer; birds of various kinds; fish, with the exception of such as were without scales and fins. Locusts, of which certain species only were esteemed clean, were occasionally eaten, (Matthew 3:4) but were regarded as poor fare.
Food Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
food
nutrimens, victus
nutrimens, victus
feast
epulae
Food Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Food
yem-tukh
yem-tukh
| English - Klingon |
food
n. Soj
n. taHta' - racht
n. targh tIq - heart of targ
n. tIqnagh lemDu' - tknag hooves
n. tlhatlh - gladst
n. tlhImqaH - zilm'kach
n. tlhombuS - a food
n. vIno'va' qurgh - finova bean(s)
n. Soj
n. taHta' - racht
n. targh tIq - heart of targ
n. tIqnagh lemDu' - tknag hooves
n. tlhatlh - gladst
n. tlhImqaH - zilm'kach
n. tlhombuS - a food
n. vIno'va' qurgh - finova bean(s)
haute cuisine
n. Soj qub
serve food
v. jab
Food Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Eat (food¸ meal)
The right 'and' hand moves toward the mouth a few times.
The right 'and' hand moves toward the mouth a few times.
Food (eat¸ meal)
The closed right hand goes through the natural motions of placing food in the mouth. This movement is repeated.
Meal (eat¸ feed¸ food)
The closed right hand goes through the natural motion of placing food in the mouth. This movement is repeated.
| The Glossary of the American Council on Science and Health |
food (aliment, comestible, foodstuff, nutriment)
Broadly (in human nutrition), anything that contains or consists of nutrients and is regarded by a people as appropriate for consumption.
Broadly (in human nutrition), anything that contains or consists of nutrients and is regarded by a people as appropriate for consumption.
Food Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Agricultural Glossary/yigini2004 |
Food
Any substance, whether processed, semi processed or raw, which is intended for human consumption and includes drink, chewing gum and any substance which has been used in the manufacture, preparation or treatment of food, but does not include cosmetics or tobacco or substances only used as drugs".
Any substance, whether processed, semi processed or raw, which is intended for human consumption and includes drink, chewing gum and any substance which has been used in the manufacture, preparation or treatment of food, but does not include cosmetics or tobacco or substances only used as drugs".
| ICAO Airport codes |
FOOD
Moanda Gabon
Moanda Gabon
| Phobia |
Cibophobia
Fear of Food
Also known as Sitophobia
Fear of Food
Also known as Sitophobia
Geumaphobia
Fear of taste
Mageirocophobia
Fear of cooking
| Dream Symbols |
Food
Hands-on / Spiritual healer, digestive system;
Hands-on / Spiritual healer, digestive system;
Food Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Company Info: Ticker, Name, Description |
FOOD
Pierre Foods, Inc.
Exchange: Nasdaq
Holding company with subsidiaries which operate and franchise restaurants offering family-oriented, reasonably priced entrees; Produce sugar cured hams and ham products; And produce variety of baked goods, such as biscuits, rolls and other flour-based products.
Pierre Foods, Inc.
Exchange: Nasdaq
Holding company with subsidiaries which operate and franchise restaurants offering family-oriented, reasonably priced entrees; Produce sugar cured hams and ham products; And produce variety of baked goods, such as biscuits, rolls and other flour-based products.
VIFL
Food Technology Service, Inc.
Exchange: Nasdaq
Owns and operates irradiation facility which uses gamma radiation to treat or process various foods for insect disinfestation, shelf life extension and control of certain disease causing microorganisms.
Food Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Food
Food is any substance, usually composed primarily of carbohydrates, fats, water and/or proteins, that can be eaten or drunk by an animal or human being for nutrition or pleasure. Items considered food may be sourced from plants, animals or other categories such as fungus or fermented products like alcohol. Although many human cultures sought food items through hunting and gathering, today most cultures use farming, ranching, and fishing, with hunting, foraging and other methods of a local nature included but playing a minor role.
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