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gourmandise

1 American  
[goor-muhn-deez] / ˌgʊər mənˈdiz /

noun

  1. unrestrained enjoyment of fine foods, wines, and the like.

gourmandise 2 American  
[goor-muhn-dahyz] / ˈgʊər mənˌdaɪz /

verb (used without object)

gourmandised, gourmandising

  1. Chiefly British. gourmandize.

gourmandise British  
/ ˌɡʊəmənˈdiːz /

noun

  1. a love of and taste for good food

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Etymology

Origin of gourmandise

From French; gormandize

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