This rare noun appears only in the tragic narrative of Amnon and Tamar (2 Sam 13:5-10). It refers to specially prepared food for someone who is sick or feigning illness. The word carries a sense of 'restorative nourishment' or 'delicacy.' Amnon asks for this food to be prepared by Tamar's hands, turning what should be an act of care into an occasion for violence. The word's rarity may reflect its specialized meaning: not just any food, but nourishment prepared with particular care for the infirm.