Definition of viand

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vi·and    (vnd) KEY  

NOUN:

1. 1. An item of food.
   2. A very choice or delicious dish.
2. viands Provisions; victuals.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English viaunde, from Old French viande, from Vulgar Latin *vvanda, alteration of Latin vvenda, neuter pl. gerundive of vvere, to live; see g^wei- in Indo-European roots

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