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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

provender, feed go
food for domestic livestock

fodder
coarse food (especially for livestock) composed of entire plants or the leaves and stalks of a cereal crop

noun.food

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forage, grass, eatage, pasture, pasturage go
bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle
alfalfa go
leguminous plant grown for hay or forage
broad bean, horse bean go
a bean plant cultivated for use animal fodder
hay go
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
stover go
the dried stalks and leaves of a field crop (especially corn) used as animal fodder after the grain has been harvested