noun
gastronomy
Gastronomy (noun) means the skill of cooking and enjoying fine food.
noun
1
The skill of cooking and enjoying fine food.
2
The study of how food and culture are connected.
3
The style of cooking typical of a particular region.
"The gastronomy of Mexico is world-famous."
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Etymology
Comes from French gastronomie, from Ancient Greek γαστρονομία (gastronomía), from γαστήρ (gastḗr, “stomach”) and νόμος (nómos, “knowledge, law”); on the surface, it can be analysed as gastro- (“cooking”) plus -nomy (“a system of rules or laws about a particular field”).
Rhymes for gastronomy
roomy
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of gastronomy?
"gastronomy" (noun) means the skill of cooking and enjoying fine food.
What are the different meanings of gastronomy?
"gastronomy" has 3 main meanings: 1. The skill of cooking and enjoying fine food; 2. The study of how food and culture are connected; 3. The style of cooking typical of a particular region.
