noun

gourmand

gourmand, glutton, foodie

He is a real gourmand, loving all kinds of food.

He is a real gourmand, loving all kinds of food.

a gourmand a person who enjoys eating and often eats too much. He is a real gourmand, loving all kinds of food.

Synonyms: glutton, foodie; Compare: gourmet (a connoisseur of fine food)

From French 'gourmand', meaning 'glutton'.

A 'gourmand' loves eating a lot of food (quantity). A 'gourmet' loves eating high-quality food (quality). Think 'gourmand' wants 'more'.

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