GOURMET


Meaning of GOURMET in English

ˈgu̇(ə)rˌmā, ˈgō(ə)rˌm-, ˈgȯ(ə)ˌm-, -u̇əˌm-, -ōəˌm-,  ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun

( -s )

Etymology: French, from Middle French, alteration (perhaps influenced by gourmant gourmand) of Old French gromet, grommes boy servant, wine merchant's assistant

: a connoisseur in eating and drinking : epicure

Synonyms: see epicure

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