What are some examples of word roots used in culinary terms?

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What are some examples of word roots used in culinary terms?

Some examples of word roots used in culinary terms are:

1. Culin- (from the Latin word "culina" meaning kitchen) - used in words like culinary, cuisine, and culinary arts.
2. Gastr- (from the Greek word "gaster" meaning stomach) - used in words like gastronomy, gastric, and gastritis.
3. Herb- (from the Latin word "herba" meaning herb or plant) - used in words like herbivore, herbal, and herbicide.
4. Caco- (from the Greek word "kakos" meaning bad or unpleasant) - used in words like cacophony, cacao, and cacciatore.
5. Arom- (from the Greek word "aroma" meaning fragrance) - used in words like aromatic, aroma, and aromatherapy.