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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCuisine
/kwɪˈziːn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment.
"Thai cuisine is famous for its vibrant and spicy flavors."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'cuisine' originates from the French word 'cuisiner', meaning 'to cook', which itself comes from the Latin 'coquina', meaning 'kitchen'. The word has evolved over centuries to refer not just to the act of cooking, but to the style and manner of preparing food characteristic of a particular culture or region.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cuisine" is said worldwide
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cuisine
Transliteration: kui.zin
"La cuisine française est reconnue dans le monde entier."
Küche
Transliteration: ˈkʏçə
"Die italienische Küche ist weltweit sehr beliebt."
cucina
Transliteration: ˈkutʃi.na
"Adoro la cucina tradizionale giapponese."
cocina
Transliteration: koˈsi.na
"La cocina mexicana tiene una gran variedad de sabores."
culinária
Transliteration: ku.liˈna.ɾi.ɐ
"A culinária baiana é conhecida pelos temperos fortes."
व्यंजन
Transliteration: vyanjan
"भारतीय व्यंजन अपने मसालों के लिए जाने जाते हैं।"
菜系
Transliteration: càixì
"中国有八大菜系。"
요리
Transliteration: yori
"한식은 건강에 좋은 요리로 유명합니다."
料理
Transliteration: ryōri
"和食はユネスコ無形文化遺産に登録されている料理です。"
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