Frankenfood

noun

Fran·​ken·​food ˈfraŋ-kən-ˌfüd How to pronounce Frankenfood (audio)
: genetically engineered food

Word History

Etymology

Franken- (as in Frankenstein) + food

First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Frankenfood was in 1992

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Cite this Entry

“Frankenfood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Frankenfood. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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