cuisine

Definition

A characteristic manner or style of preparing food, often associated with a place of origin.

Etymology

Borrowed from French cuisine (“cooking, culinary art, kitchen”), from Late Latin cocīna, from earlier coquīna (“kitchen”). Doublet of kitchen.

Example Sentences

• "French cuisine is considered to be one of the world's most refined and elegant styles of cooking."
• "The restaurant is noted for its excellent cuisine."
• "For example, salsa and pico de gallo from Mexican cuisine sometimes include fruits like peach, mango or pineapple, balancing hot peppers like habanero or jalapeño with their sweetness. […] Cookbooks covering cuisines that feature swicy flavor profiles are a great place to start."

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