Cuisine
/kwɪˈziːn/noun
A style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country or region.
Did you know?The term 'cuisine' descends from the Latin 'coquina', which is related to the art of cooking — a skill once steeped in ritual and alchemy.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
coquina
“The art of cooking; literally, the kitchen or cooking place.”
Old French
Old French
cuisinier
“One who cooks; a chef or cook.”
Middle French
Middle French
cuisin
“Referring to a kitchen or the process of cooking.”
Modern English
English
cuisine
“A style of cooking characterized by particular ingredients, techniques, and traditions.”