n.
Pronunciation: ' gu ̇ r- ˌ mänd, -m ə nd
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English gourmaunt, from Middle French gourmant
Date: 15th century
1 : one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
2 : one who is heartily interested in good food and drink
synonyms see EPICURE
– gour · mand · ism \ ' gu ̇ r- ˌ män- ˌ di-z ə m, -m ə n- \ noun
– gour · man · dize \ - ˌ d ī z \ intransitive verb