Recipe

Rec"i*pe

(rs"*p), n.;

pl. Recipes (rs"*pz).

[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.
[1913 Webster]

2. a prescription for medicine. [archaic]
[1913 Webster]

3. a set of directions for preparing food from its ingredients.
[PJC]

4. a method or procedure for accomplishing a goal by defined steps; -- implying a high probability of achieving the goal; as, a recipe for success. Also used in a negative sense, as, a recipe for disaster.
[PJC]

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