gourmand

gour·mand

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noun

The definition of a gourmand is a gourmet, or a person who enjoys good food and drink.

An example of a gourmand is someone who has no problem spending $200 for a meal at a Michelin star restaurant.

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gourmand

Obs. a glutton
a person with a hearty liking for good food and drink and a tendency to indulge in them to excess
gourmet

Origin of gourmand

Middle English gourmaunt from Old French gourmand, altered from uncertain or unknown; perhaps gormet: see gourmet

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gourmand

noun

A lover of good food.
A person who often eats too much.

Origin of gourmand

Middle English gourmant glutton from Old French gormant

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Noun

(plural gourmands)

A person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink; a greedy or ravenous eater.
That great gourmand, fat Apicius – Ben Jonson
A person who appreciates good food.