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gourmet

gour·met [ goor máy, gr mày ]


noun  (plural gour·mets)
Definition:
 
food expert: somebody who enjoys and knows a lot about good food and drink



adjective 
Definition:
 
of special food: relating to high-quality food that is sophisticated, expensive, rare, or meticulously prepared

[Early 19th century. < French, alteration (influenced by gourmand "glutton") of Middle French groumet "servant, vintner's assistant" < English groom]
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