proviand

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Etymology

Borrowed from German Proviant, in turn borrowed from Italian provianda.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌproː.viˈɑnt/
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  • Hyphenation: pro‧vi‧and
  • Rhymes: -ɑnt

Noun

proviand f or n (plural provianden)

  1. food supplies, edible provision, in particular when travelling

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