gormand

Meanings

• noun

  A person who eats large amounts of food, especially to excess.

  - "The gormand devoured an entire turkey by himself."
  - "John's friend, a gormand, always orders the largest portion in a restaurant."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gormand
harbor , labor , marjoram , sorrow

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Variants

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gourmand , gourmandism , gourmandisms , gourmandize , gourmandized , gourmandizes , gourmandizing , gourmands

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Etymology

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Originally a term used in French cuisine to describe someone who eats heartily or greedily.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gormand' is derived from the Old French word 'gormandiz', meaning 'greediness'.

2. The term 'gormand' has been used in English literature since the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. glutton: A person who eats or drinks excessively, especially to the point of waste or disgrace.

2. gourmet: A person who has a great appreciation for fine food and drink.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'gormand' has been used to describe gluttonous characters, emphasizing their excessive consumption and lack of self-control.

How to Memorize "gormand"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large person sitting at a table, with a plate piled high with food in front of them. Imagine them consuming the food quickly and with great enthusiasm.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gormand' with the image of a pig or a bear, both of which are known for their large appetites and consumption of large quantities of food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'G' in 'gormand' stands for 'glutton'.

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