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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

course go
part of a meal served at one time

starter, appetizer, appetiser
food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)

noun.food

5 Subcategories

antipasto go
a course of appetizers in an Italian meal
canape go
an appetizer consisting usually of a thin slice of bread or toast spread with caviar or cheese or other savory food
cocktail go
an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
hors d'oeuvre go
a dish served as an appetizer before the main meal
crudites go
raw vegetables cut into bite-sized strips and served with a dip