gourmand — meaning in English
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English meaning
- glutton noun Someone who eats far more than necessary or normal.
- gluttonous adj Given to excessive eating; prone to overeating.
- 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.
- greedy adj Wanting or taking more than one needs, especially money, food, or power.
Senses
gourmand is used for these senses in English:
- glutton One who eats voraciously, obsessively, or to excess; a gormandizer.
- gluttonous Given to excessive eating; prone to overeating.
- gourmand A person who appreciates good food.
- gourmet A connoisseur in eating and drinking; someone who takes their food seriously.
- greedy Prone to overeat.
glutton — full definition
- noun Someone who eats far more than necessary or normal.
- noun Someone who takes on a huge amount of something, often used approvingly.
- noun Another name for the wolverine.