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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCozinha ocidental
Pronunciation / Transliteration: koˈziɲɐ osidẽˈtal
"A cozinha ocidental é conhecida por seus pratos variados."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The style of cooking and food preparation that is characteristic of Western countries, particularly those in Europe and North America.
"Italian pasta and French pastries are popular examples of Western cuisine." - 2
A collective term for the diverse culinary traditions and practices found in Western cultures.
"Western cuisine includes a wide range of dishes, from American burgers to Mediterranean salads."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Western cuisine' originates from the Latin word 'cuisina', meaning kitchen or cooking, and has evolved through the influence of various European culinary traditions. Historically, it encompasses the cooking styles and dishes from Western countries, particularly those in Europe and North America, reflecting cultural and regional diversity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Western Cuisine" is said worldwide
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Cuisine occidentale
Transliteration: kɥizin ɔksidɑ̃tal
"La cuisine occidentale est connue pour sa diversité."
Westliche Küche
Transliteration: vɛstlɪçə kʏçə
"Die westliche Küche umfasst viele verschiedene Gerichte."
Cucina occidentale
Transliteration: kuˈtʃina okʧiˈdɛntale
"La cucina occidentale è molto varia e ricca di sapori."
Cocina occidental
Transliteration: koˈsina okθiˈðental
"La cocina occidental incluye platos de diversas culturas."
Cozinha ocidental
Transliteration: koˈziɲɐ osidẽˈtal
"A cozinha ocidental é conhecida por seus pratos variados."
पश्चिमी व्यंजन
Transliteration: Pashchimi vyanjan
"पश्चिमी व्यंजन विभिन्न प्रकार के होते हैं।"
西方菜肴
Transliteration: xīfāng càiyáo
"西方菜肴以其多样性而闻名。"
서양 요리
Transliteration: seoyang yori
"서양 요리는 다양한 요리 스타일을 포함합니다."
西洋料理
Transliteration: Seiyō ryōri
"西洋料理は多様性で知られています。"
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