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gourmand

[ goor-mahnd, goor-muhnd ]

noun

  1. a person who is fond of good eating, often indiscriminatingly and to excess.
  2. a gourmet; epicure.


gourmand

/ ɡurmɑ̃; ˈɡʊəmənd /

noun

  1. a person devoted to eating and drinking, esp to excess
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Derived Forms

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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of gourmand1

1400–50; late Middle English gourmaunt < Old French gormant a glutton
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of gourmand1

C15: from Old French gourmant, of uncertain origin
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Fans and lovers of gourmand perfumes will be elated to know that Dunkin’ is releasing its own line of doughnut-scented items.

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A tenure at McDonald’s makes for a notable juxtaposition with Harris’ reputation as a gourmand.

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Van Buren, the incumbent, was a gourmand and “loved all things French food,†said Bruce Kraig, author of “A Rich and Fertile Land: A History of Food in America.â€

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Trump, on the other hand, is no gourmand: the former president’s cravings tend toward fast food and well-done steak.

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From high brow gourmands to picky grandmothers, these beauties are nothing if not universally appreciated.

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