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gourmand

English pronunciations can stress either syllable.
Verified Food & Drink French in English
gourmant (Middle French)
gourmand

Definition

A person who particularly enjoys eating.

From French gourmant (Middle French).

Merriam-Webster records 15th century for this headword. The date refers to the dictionary’s recorded sense, which may differ from the meaning illustrated here. See the dictionary entry.

Example of use

Even a gourmand could not finish the enormous pudding.

Historical attestation

15th century

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gourmand

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