Main Entry: gour·mand

Pronunciation: \ˈgu̇r-ˌmänd, -mənd\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English gourmaunt, from Middle French gourmant

Date: 15th century

1 : one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
2 : one who is heartily interested in good food and drink

synonyms see epicure

— gour·mand·ism \ˈgu̇r-ˌmän-ˌdi-zəm, -mən-\ noun

— gour·man·dize \-ˌdīz\ intransitive verb