recipe
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.rec·i·pe
noun \ˈre-sə-(ˌ)pē\Definition of RECIPE
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>
See Examples of RECIPE
- The recipe calls for fresh thyme.
- I didn't read the recipe carefully.
- This is one of my grandmother's recipes.
Origin of RECIPE
Latin, take, imperative of recipere to take, receive — more at receive
First Known Use: 1584
Related to RECIPE
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noun \ˈres-ə-(ˌ)pē\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of RECIPE
: prescription 1
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