GOURMET


Meaning of GOURMET in English

[ 'gʊəmeɪ , 'gɔ:- ]

■ noun a connoisseur of good food.

↘[as modifier ] suitable for a ~: a ~ meal.

Origin

C19: Fr., orig. 'wine taster', influenced by gourmand .

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