gourmand
a person who is fond of good eating, often indiscriminatingly and to excess.
a gourmet; epicure.
Origin of gourmand
1- Also gormand.
Other words from gourmand
- gour·mand·ism, noun
Words Nearby gourmand
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How to use gourmand in a sentence
Exceptional river rafting and hikes make Garfagnana a must-do for wilderness seekers, but the microregion is a little-known wonderland for adventurous gourmands too, who traipse between the hilltop towns, refueling at each stop.
Today the AX-1 crew is preparing for the mission ahead, and—never mind their $55 million first class seats and their gourmand menu—they will be be working hard.
The researchers identified a plethora of fungal DNA in the South American birds’ feces, and found that the spores were likely still viable—in other words, the avian gourmands may help the truffles proliferate.
You’ve heard of truffle pigs. Now get ready for truffle birds. | Kate Baggaley | October 29, 2021 | Popular-ScienceFireworks shoot off in bright colors, swirling around the rodent gourmand who is learning to hone his palate.
Remy From ‘Ratatouille’ Taught Me to Never Settle for Boring Bread | Dayna Evans | September 30, 2021 | EaterLocal Bib gourmand honorees were announced for San Diego on September 22, with the four-month-old Callie getting a nod along with Cesarina, Ciccia Osteria, Dija Mara, and Morning Glory.
All the Michelin Stars Awarded to U.S. Restaurants in 2021 | Eater Staff | September 29, 2021 | Eater
Beltrán Leyva, a gourmand, was savoring his tamale with its filling of roasted corn.
They gleefully bathe in fresh entrails; they rip the limbs off human bodies like a gourmand digging into a fresh lobster.
Or in this case, Rib gourmand: short ribs have become synonymous with long cooking.
One meal prepared for me by artist, writer, and gourmand Claude Tayag in the city of Angeles ranks with any I have ever eaten.
He knew Lebel was a gallant and a gourmand, and he was anxious to please him in all senses at once.
Memoirs of the Comtesse du Barry | Baron Etienne Leon Lamothe-Langon"The most delicious pate de foie," urged Lawyer Ball, who was a regular gourmand.
East Lynne | Mrs. Henry WoodHere is a repast which Dame Nature pays for and which would satisfy, I am sure, the greatest gourmand.
A Romance of the West Indies | Eugne SueWhen an ant has discovered any rich prey, far from enjoying it alone, like a gourmand, it invites all its companions to the feast.
The Insect World | Louis FiguierAnd there, believe me, is one of the charms of travel, even to the man who is not a gourmand.
Under the Chinese Dragon | F. S. Brereton
British Dictionary definitions for gourmand
gormand
/ (ˈɡʊəmənd, French ɡurmɑ̃) /
a person devoted to eating and drinking, esp to excess
Origin of gourmand
1Derived forms of gourmand
- gourmandism, noun
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