CUISINE

Cuisine

Cuisine is a characteristic style of cooking practices and traditions, often associated with a specific culture. Cuisines are often named after the geographic areas or regions from which they originate. A cuisine is primarily influenced by the ingredients that are available locally or through trade. Religious food laws, such as Islamic dietary laws and Jewish dietary laws, can also exercise a strong influence on cuisine. Regional food preparation traditions, customs and ingredients often combine to create dishes unique to a particular region.

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cuisine

Noun

  1. a characteristic style of preparing food, often associated with a place of origin
    French cuisine is considered to be one of the world's most refined and elegant styles of cooking.
    The restaurant is noted for its excellent cuisine.


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