From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishcuisinecui‧sine /kwɪˈziːn/ ●○○ noun [uncountable] 1 DFa particular style of cooking French cuisine vegetarian cuisinecuisine of the traditional cuisine of the Southwest► see thesaurus at food2 DFthe food cooked in a particular restaurant or hotel, especially when it is very good Enjoy the delicious cuisine created by our award-winning chef. → haute cuisine
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cuisine• California cuisine• To experience the exciting cultures, fascinating people and exotic cuisine of different lands is something to remember for ever.• The Alte Post has an excellent reputation for fine cuisine.• Trompe Le Monde features classic French cuisine served amid sumptuous surroundings.• Remember that little interior voice that kept nagging you to invest in tripe futures -- right before menudo became haute cuisine?• International cuisine, àlacarte, tabled'hôte.• Hungary has an excellent and internationally recognised cuisine.• It has a well-earned reputation for unrivalled luxury, superb cuisine and discreet service.• But good cooking, no matter the cuisine, is about shading and complexity.• Venetian cuisine is based on seafood and rice.cuisine of• the cuisine of Mediterranean countriesOrigin cuisine (1700-1800) French “kitchen, cooking”, from Late Latin coquina, from Latin coquere “to cook” 