Viand

Viand

ˈvīənd

Noun

  • (Usually “viands”) An item of food.
  • A meat, seafood, or vegetable dish that accompanies rice in a typical Filipino meal. 

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Example Sentences

“The lunch special comes with two savory viands.”

“Her mother made an array of viands for her birthday celebration.”

“There was a variety of viands on the elaborate charcuterie board.”

Word Origin

Old French, mid-15th century

Why this word?

“Viand,” meaning “an item of food,” can be found in several language traditions. Going back to Latin, “vivere” means “to live,” and out of this came the Old French word “viande,” meaning “food.” In modern French, “viand” specifically means “meat.” In English, “viands” is an old-fashioned way to refer to a culinary dish — it’s usually plural because there will be multiple items. In the Philippines, a viand is a traditional dish served with rice that can be made of meat, seafood, or vegetables.

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