Rec"i*pe (?), n.; pl. Recipes (#). [L., imperative of recipere to take back, take in, receive. See Receive.]

A formulary or prescription for making some combination, mixture, or preparation of materials; a receipt; especially, a prescription for medicine.

<-- now esp. a prescription (set of directions) for preparing food -->

 

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