viveri

provisions, foodstuffs, supplies

noun VEE-veh-ree Rare

Origin: From Latin vivere (to live), via the plural of the verbal noun.

Usage Note

Viveri is a plural-only noun referring to food provisions, especially in military, humanitarian, or survival contexts (rifornimento di viveri, 'supply of provisions'). There is no singular form in common use. It is more formal than cibo ('food') and typically implies a stock of necessities rather than a meal.

Examples

"Le truppe ricevettero viveri per tre giorni."

Natural Translation

The troops received provisions for three days.

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