Nutritious
/njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/noun
Providing nourishment; having qualities that promote growth and health.
Did you know?Nutritious comes through Latin from a root meaning “to suckle or feed,” the same ancient idea behind words tied to nursing and nourishment.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
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“to suck, suckle”
Latin
Latin
nūtrīre
“to feed, nourish, bring up”
Late Latin
Latin
nūtrītiō
“nourishing, rearing”
Old French
Old French
nourrissant
“nourishing, feeding”
Middle English
English
nutritious
“nourishing, healthful”
Modern English
English
nutritious
“providing nourishment; healthful”