gastronomic (adj) - of or pertaining to culinary preparation, fine dining, and the flavors of food (also gastronomical) [gas-truh-nahm-ik]
BREAKDOWN: GASTRO- (stomach) + NOM- (law) + -IC (pertaining to)
gastronomy is the broad cultural, scientific, and historical study of choosing, cooking, and eating good food; the art and science of enjoying fine food
gastronome is a a connoisseur or culinary expert; a foodie
See also: autonomous
“Gastronomic boredom leads to lots of unhealthy eating. If you don’t make improvisation and experimentation part of your eating life, you are sure to find yourself in an eating rut.” —Mireille Guiliano
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