Conourish

/kəˈnʌrɪʃ/ verb

Definition

To nourish together; to provide nourishment jointly or to nourish in common with something else.

Etymology

From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'nutrire' (to nourish), creating a verb meaning shared or mutual nourishment, following patterns of other 'con-' verbs.

Kelly Says

Medieval texts used 'conourish' to describe how the body's humors mutually sustained each other—it's a word that captures interdependence and mutual support.

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