English Explanatory Dictionary

gourmand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink; a greedy or ravenous eater.
  2. A person who appreciates good food.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡʊə.mənd/ /ˈɡʊʁmɑ̃/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gourmand.wav /ɡɔɹˈmɑnd/ /ˈɡʊɹ.mɑnd/

Word forms

gourmand gourmands gormand

Etymology

From Middle English gourmaunt, gormond, gromonde, from Old French gormant (“a glutton”, noun), from gormant (“gluttonous”, adjective), of uncertain origin.

Synonyms

trencherman foodie glutton chowhound gastronaut gourmet

Related words

gourmet

Derived words

gourmandise gourmandism gourmand syndrome
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