THE ROLE OF PHYTONYMS IN REFLECTING CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC IDENTITY OF UZBEK AND ENGLISH TRADITIONAL CUISINE

Abstract

Ushbu maqolada o‘zbek va ingliz milliy taomlarida ishlatiladigan fitonimlarning madaniy, tarixiy va lingvistik xususiyatlari tahlil qilinadi. Tadqiqotda fitonimlarning etimologiyasi, nomlanish prinsiplari va semantik xususiyatlari o‘rganilgan. Shuningdek, turli o‘simlik nomlarining xalq oshxonasi va an’anaviy ovqatlar tarkibidagi o‘rni tahlil qilinib, ularning madaniy merosdagi o‘rni ochib berilgan. Fitonimlar til va madaniyat o‘zaro ta’sirining yorqin ifodasi sifatida ko‘rib chiqiladi. Maqola xalqona ovqatlanish an’analari, tilshunoslik va etnolingvistika sohalariga qiziqqan tadqiqotchilar uchun foydalidir.

This article explores the cultural and linguistic features of phytonyms used in traditional Uzbek and English national dishes. Drawing from comparative-typological and ethnolinguistic approaches, the study reveals how plant names reflect national identity, culinary traditions, and historical contacts with nature. The research identifies culturally specific and universal phytonyms, demonstrating their semantic richness and sociolinguistic value. The findings provide insights into food-related discourse, folklore, and the preservation of intangible heritage.