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gourmand

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Gourmand (noun) means someone who eats and drinks far too much.

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1
Someone who eats and drinks far too much.
2
Someone who has a taste for fine food.
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Etymology

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

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What is the meaning of gourmand?
"gourmand" (noun) means someone who eats and drinks far too much.
What is another word for gourmand?
Other words for "gourmand" include glutton, gourmandizer, gourmet.
What are the different meanings of gourmand?
"gourmand" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone who eats and drinks far too much; 2. Someone who has a taste for fine food.

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