newly-cooked
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/ˈnuːli kʊkt/
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/ˈnjuːli kʊkt/
recently prepared
Etymology
Etymology Information
'newly-cooked' originates from the combination of 'newly' and 'cooked', where 'newly' means 'recently' and 'cooked' means 'prepared by heating'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'newly-cooked' evolved from the Old English 'cocian', meaning 'to prepare food by heating'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'recently prepared food', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
recently prepared or made, especially referring to food.
The newly-cooked bread was still warm and fragrant.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42