ghiottone — meaning in English
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English meaning
- cormorant noun A large black seabird that dives underwater to catch fish, found in most parts of the world.
- glutton noun Someone who eats far more than necessary or normal.
- gourmand noun Someone who eats and drinks far too much.
- wolverine noun A stocky, powerful, solitary mammal (Gulo gulo) related to weasels, known for its strength and aggression relative to its size.
Senses
ghiottone is used for these senses in English:
- cormorant Any of various medium-large black seabirds of the family Phalacrocoracidae which dive into water for fish and other aquatic animals, found throughout the world except for islands in the centre of the Pacific Ocean; specifically, the great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo).
- glutton One who eats voraciously, obsessively, or to excess; a gormandizer.
- gourmand A person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink; a greedy or ravenous eater.
- wolverine A solitary, fierce mammal of the Mustelidae family, Gulo gulo.
cormorant — full definition
- noun A large black seabird that dives underwater to catch fish, found in most parts of the world.
- noun Someone who eats a huge amount, or who is very greedy for money or possessions.
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.
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