viand
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But even the full-grown bird was not too powerful for the digestive organs in those days: it was termed viand royal, and heronries were maintained for the purpose of food, as well as diversion.
From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 91, July 26, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various
At that time he preferred serving food to being a viand for those who gormandized oddities.
From An Apostate: Nawin of Thais by Sills, Steven (Steven David Justin)
To provide something for breakfast besides, a viand rare and strange, but familiar to them, a branch of their tribe—the “Mezcaleros”—making it their staple food, even to deriving their tribal appellation from it.
From The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora by Reid, Mayne
Pork is another viand admitted at times to enlarge the table-store.
From Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day by Anonymous
When she looked upon the viand before her she gave a little cry of dismay.
From A Dixie School Girl by Jackson, Gabrielle E. (Gabrielle Emilie)
Vocabulary lists containing viand
Frankenstein
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Tempest
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"The Pit and the Pendulum," Vocabulary from the short story
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
