noun
head palace chef
Historical title for the chief chef in the imperial palace or a noble household. Rare in modern usage outside historical or period contexts.
江戸時代、主厨長は宮中の料理を統括していた。
In the Edo period, the head palace chef oversaw the cuisine of the imperial court.
Compound of 主 (head, chief), 厨 (kitchen), and 長 (chief, head). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term appears in historical records related to the imperial household.