Gastrophile

/ˈɡæstrəʊfaɪl/ noun

Definition

A person who loves food, good eating, and gastronomic experiences; a food enthusiast.

Etymology

From gastro- (stomach) plus phile (from Greek phileein 'to love'). The -phile suffix denotes a person who loves or is devoted to something.

Kelly Says

A gastrophile is exactly what you are if you watch cooking shows instead of sleeping, grow herbs on your windowsill, and can taste the difference between olive oil varieties—food is basically your love language.

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