gour·man·dise

1 [goor-muhn-deez]
noun
unrestrained enjoyment of fine foods, wines, and the like.

Origin:
< French; see gormandize

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gour·man·dise

2 [goor-muhn-dahyz]
verb (used without object), gour·man·dised, gour·man·dis·ing.
Chiefly British, gourmandize.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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gourmandise or gormandize (ˌɡʊəmənˈdiːz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a love of and taste for good food
 
gormandize or gormandize
 
n

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