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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

matter go
that which has mass and occupies space

substance go
a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties

food, nutrient go
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

nourishment, alimentation, sustenance, nutrition, victuals, nutriment, aliment go
a source of materials to nourish the body

delicacy, treat, dainty, goody, kickshaw
something considered choice to eat

noun.food

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choice morsel, tidbit, titbit go
a small tasty bit of food
savory, savoury go
an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre
confection, sweet go
a food rich in sugar
ambrosia, nectar go
(classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods
gelatin, jelly go
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
marrow, bone marrow go
very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones