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cook⋅er⋅y

[kook-uh-ree]
–noun, plural -er⋅ies.
1. the art or practice of cooking.
2. a place equipped for cooking.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME cokerie. See cook 1 , -ery
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cook·er·y   (kŏŏk'ə-rē)   
n.   pl. cook·er·ies
  1. The art or practice of preparing food.

  2. A place for cooking.

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