just-cooked
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B1
/dʒʌst kʊkt/
freshly prepared
Etymology
Etymology Information
'just-cooked' is a compound word formed from 'just' and 'cooked'. 'Just' originates from Latin 'justus', meaning 'right' or 'lawful', and 'cooked' comes from Old English 'cocian', meaning 'to prepare food by heating'.
Historical Evolution
'Just' evolved from Middle English 'juste', and 'cooked' from Middle English 'coken'.
Meaning Changes
The term 'just-cooked' has consistently referred to food that has been recently prepared.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/17 22:38