culinary

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[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈkʌlɪˌnɛɹi/, /ˈkjulɪˌnɛɹi/

[edit] Etymology

Latin culina: kitchen. Old English, cyln: cooking. The first written appearance of culinary was in 1638, suggested to be reintroduced from classical Latin by 16th century humanists.

[edit] Adjective

culinary (comparative more culinary, superlative most culinary)

Positive
culinary

Comparative
more culinary

Superlative
most culinary

  1. Relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking.
  2. Of, or relating to a kitchen

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  • Her culinary skills were excellent.

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[edit] References

  • Krueger, Dennis (December 1982). "Why On Earth Do They Call It Throwing?" Studio Potter Vol. 11, Number 1.[1]