| 单词 | viand |
| 释义 | viand (once / 2940 pages) n A viand is something really delicious. The grilled cheese sandwich at the diner near your house that’s better than any other grilled cheese sandwich in a 400 mile radius? That’s a viand. Viand comes from the Old French word viande, meaning “food.” A viand is something so good you’ll think about it for weeks after you eat it. Your grandmother’s Thanksgiving turkey might be a viand, or maybe the hot chocolate you drink after sledding is a viand. No matter what you consider delicious, you’re lucky if you’re eating a viand. WORD FAMILYviand: viands USAGE EXAMPLES“Prepare the viands, prepare the foods, prepare the strange wines, for tonight is indeed a great night!” Ray Bradbury, The Martian Chronicles(1950) Not that different than from the other tables at Viand. New York Times(Aug 16, 2013) Every one was hungry, and when they had gathered about the dining-room table, full justice was done the viands served in the restaurant. Roy, Lillian Elizabeth, The Little Washingtons' Travels(2012) n a choice or delicious dish Hyper dish a particular item of prepared food |
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