viands vs provender

viands and provender both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
viands	Yes	No	No	No
provender	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, viands and provender are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of viands include commissariat, provisions, victuals.

viands (noun)	provender (noun)
a stock or supply of foods	a stock or supply of foods
	food for domestic livestock