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artisanal

[ ahr-tuh-zuh-nl, ahr-tiz-uh- ]
/ ˈɑr tə zə nl, ɑrˈtɪz ə- /
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adjective
pertaining to or noting a person skilled in a utilitarian art, trade, or craft, especially one requiring manual skill: The men were taught artisanal occupations such as bricklaying and carpentry.
pertaining to or noting a high-quality or distinctive product made in small quantities, usually by hand or using traditional methods: artisanal cheese;an artisanal bakery.
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Origin of artisanal

First recorded in 1935–40; artisan + -al1
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