[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

gastronomy \gastron"omy\, n. gr. ?: cf. f. gastronomie.
   the art or science of good eating; epicurism; the art of good
   cheer.
   1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

gastronomy
     n 1: a particular style of cookery as of a region; "new england
          gastronomy"
     2: the art and practice of choosing and preparing and eating
        good food

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