cookbook
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1cook·book

noun \-ˌbk\

Definition of COOKBOOK

: a book of cooking directions and recipes; broadly : a book of detailed instructions

First Known Use of COOKBOOK

1809

2cookbook

adjective

Definition of COOKBOOK

: involving or using step-by-step procedures whose rationale is usually not explained <a cookbook approach>

First Known Use of COOKBOOK

1944

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