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Cuisine

Cooking styles and traditions of a specific region or culture.

culinary tradition cuisine style

The art and practice of preparing food, including the techniques, ingredients, and traditions associated with cooking in a particular region or culture.

Pronunciation

/kʊˈiːzɪn/

Etymology

Cuisine comes from the French word 'cuisiner,' meaning 'to cook.'

Explain Like I’m 5

Cuisine is like a special way of cooking that people in a certain place or culture do, using their own ingredients and recipes.

Fun Facts

French cuisine is considered one of the most influential globally
Italian cuisine emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients
Japanese cuisine often features seafood and rice

FAQ

What is cuisine? It refers to a region's cooking style
How does it differ from food? Cuisine encompasses traditions, ingredients, and techniques
What influences a cuisine? Geography, history, and culture play significant roles

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

food culinary art

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Italian cuisine French cuisine Chinese cuisine

Meronyms — Parts or Components

recipes ingredients techniques

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

food culture gastronomy

Indexes

culinary cultural practice traditional knowledge

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