GASTRONOMIC DISCOURSE AS A CULTURAL CODE

Abstract

This article analyzes the use of gastronomic discourse as a cultural code, examining lexical units and phraseological expressions related to food names in different languages. Uzbek scholars have primarily studied the historical roots of food and dish names, their etymology, stylistic features, and translation issues. They have highlighted the influence of social, cultural, and historical factors on the formation of these names. Foreign researchers, on the other hand, have examined food-related lexical units from linguistic-cultural and cognitive-linguistic perspectives, demonstrating the connection between language and culture. The article also pays special attention to the concept of gluttonyms, which are explained as linguistic units carrying implicit information. It is emphasized that gluttonyms reflect the trade, cultural, and historical ties between nations, allowing for the identification of which peoples, states, and nations maintained strong relationships.