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Grammar : Noun
Spell : res-uh-pee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛs ə pi



Definition of recipe

Origin :
  • 1580s, "medical prescription," from Middle French récipé (15c.), from Latin recipe "take!," second person imperative singular of recipere "to take" (see receive); word written by physicians at the head of prescriptions. Figurative use from 1640s. Meaning "instructions for preparing food" first recorded 1743. The original sense survives only in the pharmacist's abbreviation Rx.
  • noun directions, formula
Example sentences :
  • They may then be cut up as desired for the recipe to be prepared.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Mrs. Turnbull's recipe, infallible for all aches, bruises, and strains.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • It is true I have a recipe for getting up again, which I always use.
  • Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr
  • This recipe strictly followed must result in heavy, tough bread.
  • Extract from : « Culture and Cooking » by Catherine Owen
  • Here is a recipe for very nice Graham bread for Puss Hunter.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, July 6, 1880 » by Various
  • I tried Nellie H.'s recipe for candy, and I think it is real nice.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, July 6, 1880 » by Various
  • I have tried Fanny S.'s recipe for caramels, and I like it very much.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, June 22, 1880 » by Various
  • I have tried Puss Hunter's recipe for cake, and it was very nice.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, June 15, 1880 » by Various
  • I also tried Fanny S.'s recipe for caramels, and it was very nice.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, August 10, 1880 » by Various
  • I tried Puss Hunter's recipe for cake, and found it very nice.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, August 10, 1880 » by Various

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