Definition of GOURMAND

gourmand

Meanings

Plural: gourmands

Noun

  • a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
  • A person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink; a greedy or ravenous eater.
  • A person who appreciates good food.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English gourmaunt, gormond, gromonde, from Old French gormant (“a glutton”, noun), from gormant (“gluttonous”, adjective), of uncertain origin.

Scrabble Score: 12

gourmand is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
gourmand is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gourmand is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

gourmand is a valid Words With Friends word