# magirist

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Synonym of chef: A skilful or learned cook.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek μάγειρος (mágeiros, “a cook”) + -ist (suffix forming agent nouns).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/magirist
