Culinary

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkÊŒlɪˌnɛɹi/, /ˈkjulɪˌnɛɹi/

Origin

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.

Full definition of culinary

Adjective

1. Relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking.Her culinary skills were excellent.
2. Of, or relating to a kitchen

Derived terms

• culinarily