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gour·mand
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 |