GOURMET


Meaning of GOURMET in English

I. gour ‧ met 1 /ˈɡʊəmeɪ $ ˈɡʊr-, ɡʊrˈmeɪ/ BrE AmE adjective [only before noun]

producing or relating to very good food and drink:

a gourmet cook

gourmet dinners

II. gourmet 2 BrE AmE noun [countable]

[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: French ; Origin: from early French gromet 'boy servant' (influenced by gourmand ), from English groom ]

someone who knows a lot about food and wine and who enjoys good food and wine

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