First Known Use: 1638
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culinary
adjective cu·li·nary \ˈkə-lə-ˌner-ē, ˈkyü-, ˌkü-\
: used in or relating to cooking
Full Definition of CULINARY
: of or relating to the kitchen or cookery
— cu·li·nar·i·ly \ˌkə-lə-ˈner-ə-lē, ˌkyü-, ˌkü-\ adverb
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Origin of CULINARY
Latin culinarius, from culina kitchen — more at kiln
Rhymes with CULINARY
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CULINARY Defined for Kids
culinary
adjective cu·li·nary \ˈkə-lə-ˌner-ē, ˈkyü-\
Definition of CULINARY for Kids
: of or relating to the kitchen or cooking <culinary skills>
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