gourmandism

gour·mand

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [goo r-mahnd, goo r-muh nd]
- /gʊərˈmɑnd, ˈgʊər mənd/
- /ɡˈʊəmɑːndˌɪzəm/

Definitions of gourmandism word

noun gourmandism a person who is fond of good eating, often indiscriminatingly and to excess. 1
noun gourmandism a gourmet; epicure. 1
noun gourmandism A passion for and deep interest in good food. 1
noun gourmandism gluttony. 0

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English gourmaunt < Old French gormant a glutton

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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