GOURMAND


Meaning of GOURMAND in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈgu̇r-ˌmänd, -mənd ]

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 ˈgu̇r-ˌmän-ˌdi-zəm, -mən- noun

• gour·man·dize -ˌdīz intransitive verb

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