herkkusuu — meaning in English

English meaning

• epicure noun A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.
• foodie noun Someone with a strong interest in and knowledge of good food.
• gourmand noun A person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink; a greedy or ravenous eater.
• gourmet noun Someone with refined, expert taste in food and drink.

Senses

herkkusuu is used for these senses in English:

• epicure A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.
• foodie (colloquial) A person with a special interest in or knowledge of food, a gourmet.
• gourmand A person who appreciates good food.
• gourmet A connoisseur in eating and drinking; someone who takes their food seriously.

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