Main Entry:

rec·i·pe

Pronunciation:

\ˈre-sə-(ˌ)pē\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Latin, take, imperative of recipere to take, receive — more at receive

Date:

1584

1 : prescription 4a 2 : a set of instructions for making something from various ingredients 3 : a formula or procedure for doing or attaining something <a recipe for success>