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Definition of: nourish
(nûr′ish) v.t.
1. To furnish material to sustain the life and promote the growth of (a living organism).
2. Hence, to support; maintain.
3. To furnish with knowledge; educate. See synonyms under CHERISH. [<OF noriss-, stem of norir <L nutrire nourish]
—nour′ish·a·ble adjective
—nour′ish·er noun
—nour′·ish·ing adjective
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