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gastronomy

Gastronomy (noun) means the art of preparing and eating good food.

noun
1
The art of preparing and eating good food.
2
The study of the relationship between food and culture.
3
The cooking of a particular area; cuisine.
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Etymology

From French gastronomie, from Ancient Greek γαστρονομία (gastronomía), from γαστήρ (gastḗr, “stomach”) + νόμος (nómos, “knowledge, law”); by surface analysis, gastro- (“cooking”) + -nomy (“a system of rules or laws about a particular field”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of gastronomy?

"gastronomy" (noun) means the art of preparing and eating good food.

What are the different meanings of gastronomy?

"gastronomy" has 3 main meanings: 1. The art of preparing and eating good food; 2. The study of the relationship between food and culture; 3. The cooking of a particular area; cuisine.

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