connoisseurs

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is knowledgeable about and has a discerning taste in a particular area, such as wine, food, art, or music.

  - "She is a connoisseur of fine wines."
  - "He is a renowned connoisseur of art."
  - "Their home is filled with the treasures of antique connoisseurs."

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Synonyms

cognoscente

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with connoisseurs
connoisseur , tour , pour , flower , hour

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Variants

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connoisseur , connoisseurs , connoisseurship , connoisseurships

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Forms

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connoisseurship, connoisseurs', connoisseurly, connoisseurship's

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Etymology

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From the French word 'connaisseur', meaning 'knowing' or 'acquainted'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'connoisseur' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. The world's oldest wine society, the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, was founded in 1934 and has over 17,000 members.

3. The term 'connoisseur' is often used interchangeably with 'expert' or 'specialist', but a connoisseur is typically someone with a deep appreciation for the beauty and artistry of their field.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gourmet: A person who has a refined taste, especially in food.

2. Aficionado: A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular subject.

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Quotes

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1. He was a voracious reader, a strong critic, an art "connoisseur" in certain directions, a collector of books, but above all he was a man of the world by profession, and loved the contacts—perhaps the collisions—of society.

   - Henry Adams,{it}The Education of Henry Adams{/it},1907

2. Police reporting had made me a "connoisseur" of auto accidents. Some people could tell a fake Rembrandt from the real thing; I could tell a run-of-the-mill fender bender from a real accident.

   - Russell Baker,{it}The Good Times{/it},1989

3. It was apple juice. Ortiz watched him drink it with all the delicacy of a wine "connoisseur" sampling new bordeaux.

   - Tom Clancy,{it}The Cardinal of the Kremlin{/it},(1988) 1989

4. Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, now starring in Broadway's {it}A Raisin in the Sun{/it}, takes his grooming rituals seriously. "I take a bath around 3 a.m. when I get home to wind down. I'm a bath "connoisseur"," says Combs, 34. "I have bath salts, bath beads—I can make you the best bath in the world."

   - Ann Marie Cruz,{it}People{/it},14 June 2004

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Culture

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In various cultures, connoisseurs have been revered for their expertise and knowledge. They are often seen as the guardians of tradition and the keepers of the authenticity of their respective fields. In literature, connoisseurs have been depicted as characters with a deep appreciation for beauty and the arts. In music, there are bands named 'The Connoisseurs' and 'The Connoisseurs' Club, reflecting a deep appreciation for the genre and its history.

How to Memorize "connoisseurs"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a glass of fine wine, savoring every sip, or a person examining a piece of art, lost in thought.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'connoisseur' with the idea of refinement, expertise, and a deep appreciation for beauty.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Cultured, Knowledgeable, Observant, Intelligent, Sensory, Enthusiast' to remember the meaning of the word.

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