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gastronomy Definition

gas·trono·my (gas tränə mē)

noun

the art or science of good eating; epicurism

Etymology: Fr gastronomie, after Gr Gastronomia, poem by Archestratus (4th c. ): see gastro- & -nomy

gastronomy Related Forms
gas′·tro·nomic (-trə nämik) adjective or gas′·tro·nomi·cal gas′·tro·nomi·cally adverb
gastronomy Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • region: The Burgundy wines are associated with the rich gastronomy of this region.

Converse of object

  • enjoy: Enjoy the real gastronomy in London Who says food in England is delicious?
  • have: He has a gastronomy, which means we feed him through a tube straight through a little hole into his tummy.

Adjective modifier

  • molecular: My snail porridge dish - that's my cooking - not molecular gastronomy.
  • French: Use of wines and sauces French gastronomy is distinguished not only by the genius of its chefs but also by well-established culinary practice.
  • Italian: Indulge yourself in the heart of Italian gastronomy in Bologna, a beautifully preserved medieval city laced with porticoes, piazzas and palaces.
  • local: Eateries in Siem Reap marry high Gallic culinary standards with the very best in local gastronomy.
  • delicious: The extra virgin olive oil from this region suits the simple genuine and delicious Umbrian gastronomy.
  • traditional: The restaurants reflects the best traditional gastronomy of the Romagna area.

Modifies a noun

  • tube: I still cannot speak and I am still fed by a gastronomy tube.

Noun used with modifier

  • eg: Elective modules allow you to pursue areas of specialist interest ( eg gastronomy, hospitality events management or environmental management ).