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gourmand Definition

gour·mand (go̵or mänd; go̵ormänd′, --mənd)

noun

  1. Obsolete a glutton
  2. a person with a hearty liking for good food and drink and a tendency to indulge in them to excess
  3. gourmet

Etymology: ME gourmaunt < OFr gourmand, altered < ? gormet: see gourmet

gourmand Synonyms

gourmand

n.

epicure, gourmet, glutton; see epicure. See syn. study at epicure.

gourmand Usage Examples

Converse of object

consider: Uses Considered the gourmand 's oil, it is widely used in haute cuisine.

Adjective modifier

serious: Dining Nobu at the Metropolitan is more than a scene-stealing restaurant; it is an essential experience for any serious gourmand.

Noun used with modifier

  • bib: The creative regional cuisine has been awarded a Michelin bib gourmand.
  • vegan: If you're already a vegan gourmand, you'll want Vegan in your culinary arsenal.

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