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Gastronomy

/ɡæˈstrɒnəmi/
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  1. 1

    The practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food.

    "The region is famous for its rich culture and sophisticated gastronomy."

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Early 19th century: from French gastronomie, from Greek gastēr 'stomach' + nomia 'method' (from nomos 'law' or 'management').

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