cookdom

Etymology

From cook + -dom.

cookdom means The role or status of cook. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.

noun

The role or status of cook.“Besides the honour, the perquisites are good; accordingly, all old quartermasters, captains of tops, &c., look forward to the cookdom, as the cardinals look to the popedom; […]”
The realm or sphere of cooks.“In answer to this call, a fat, pleasant-looking colored woman appeared in the doorway, and as if fresh from the regions of cookdom, wiped the drops of perspiration from her round jolly face.”