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gastronomy

Pronunciation: /gaˈstrɒnəmi/

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Definition of gastronomy

noun

[mass noun]
  • the practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food.
  • the cookery of a particular area:traditional American gastronomy

Derivatives

gastronomic

Pronunciation: /gastrəˈnɒmɪk/

adjective

gastronomical

Pronunciation: /gastrəˈnɒmɪk(ə)l/

adjective

gastronomically

Pronunciation: /gastrəˈnɒmɪk(ə)li/

adverb

Origin:

early 19th century: from French gastronomie, from Greek gastronomia, alteration of gastrologia (see gastro-, -logy)

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