a. Affording food; nourishing. [ R. ] “Alimonious humors.” Harvey. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. alimonia, alimonium, nourishment, sustenance, fr. alere to nourish. ] 1. Maintenance; means of living. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Law) An allowance made to a wife out of her husband's estate or income for her support, upon her divorce or legal separation from him, or during a suit for the same. Wharton. Burrill. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. a genus of insects comprising the cinnabar moths.
Syn. -- genus Callimorpha. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. A genus of trees consisting of one species, the salt tree.
Syn. -- genus Halimodendron.
[ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. Limousine; -- a shortened form.
Syn. -- limousine. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

prop. n. 1. A city of Southern France. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A variety of fine porcelain manufactured at Limoges{ 1 }; also called Limoges ware or Limoges China. [ PJC ]

Limoges enamel, a kind of enamel ware in which the enamel is applied to the whole surface of a metal plaque, vase, or the like, and painted in enamel colors. The art was brought to a high degree of perfection in Limoges in the 16th century. --
Limoges ware. (a) Articles decorated with Limoges enamel. (b) Articles of porcelain, etc., manufactured at Limoges. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. a liquid terpene with a lemon odor; found in lemons and oranges and other essential oils. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. [ L. limoniades, pl., Gr. leimwnia`des, fr. leimw`n meadow. ] (Class. Myth.) A nymph of the meadows; -- called also Limniad. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ From NL. Citrus Medica, var. Limonum, the scientific name of the lemon. ] (Chem.) A bitter, white, crystalline substance found in orange and lemon seeds. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. leimw`n any moist grassy place, a meadow: cf. F. limonite, G. limonit. ] (Min.) Hydrous sesquioxide of iron, an important ore of iron, occurring in stalactitic, mammillary, or earthy forms, of a dark brown color, and yellowish brown powder. It includes bog iron. Also called brown hematite. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. limo`s hunger. ] (Med.) A ravenous appetite caused by disease; excessive and morbid hunger. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. limosus, fr. limus slime, mud. ] Muddy; slimy; thick. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. limousine a kind of cloak, fr. Limousin, an old province in central France. ] an elongated, luxurious automobile, designed to be driven by a chauffeur and often having a glass partition between the driver's seat and the passengers' compartment behind. When intended for use in transporting businessmen, the limousine may be equipped with a telephone and other conveniences to permit work during travel. Limousines are often rented for travel to and from airports, and as a luxurious perquisite on special occasions, as weddings or school prm nights. Originally (1913) the term referred to an automobile body with seats and permanent top like a coupé, and with the top projecting over the driver and a projecting front, or an automobile with such a body. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC ]

n. a wealthy or well-to-do person of liberal political inclination. It is sometimes used as a term of contempt for those espousing the cause of poor people, without having to endure the discomfort that their policies may inflict on others, such as the lower middle class. [ PJC ]

n. [ pal + alimony. (ca. 1975) ] a form of alimony paid to a former partner in a romantic relationship after a period of living together, even though the two persons involved were not married to each other. The absence of a formal marriage distinguishes it from alimony. [ PJC ]