Eat your words : a fascinating look at the language of food /

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by Jones, Charlotte Foltz.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: O'Brien, John,--1953---ill. Published by : Delacorte Press, (New York, N.Y. :) Physical details: 87 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. Subject(s): Gastronomy --Terminology. | Figures of speech. | Food --Terminology. | English language --Terms and phrases. Year : 1999 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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On t.p. "eat your words" appears as different types of foods.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 83-85) and index.

Discusses the history and meaning of all kinds of food-related words and phrases and describes customs and beliefs about various foods.