I. ˈgu̇(ə)rˌmänd, ˈgō(ə)rˌm-, ˈgȯ(ə)rˌm-, -u̇əˌm-, -ōəˌm-, -ȯ(ə)ˌm-, -_mənd, ̷ ̷ˈmänd, (ˈ) ̷ ̷|mäⁿ noun
also gor·mand ˈgȯ(ə)rmənd, -ȯ(ə)m-, -ˌmänd
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French gourmant, adjective & noun
1. : a greedy or ravenous eater : glutton
can a gourmand ever appreciate rare and fragile flavors — E.J.Banfield
2. : a luxurious eater : epicure , gourmet
the French love good eating — they are all gourmands — Laurence Sterne
Synonyms: see epicure
II. adjective
also gormand “
Etymology: Middle French gourmant
: fond of eating : gluttonous ; especially : fond of dainty or luxurious food