gastronomic

adjective

gas·​tro·​nom·​ic ¦gastrə¦nämik How to pronounce gastronomic (audio)
-mēk
variants or less commonly gastronomical
-mə̇kəl How to pronounce gastronomic (audio)
-mēk-
: of or relating to gastronomy
gastronomically
-mə̇k(ə)lē How to pronounce gastronomic (audio)
-mēk-
-li
adverb

Word History

Etymology

French gastronomique, from gastronomie + -ique -ic, -ical

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“Gastronomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastronomic. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.

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