Gormands

/ˈɡɔːrmændz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gormand; people who eat excessively and with great enthusiasm, often without regard for manners.

Etymology

From French 'gormand,' possibly from Old French roots meaning greedy or to eat voraciously. The plural -s is added in English following standard rules.

Kelly Says

Interestingly, 'gormand' differs from 'gourmand' (also French)—a gormand is greedy and crude, while a gourmand appreciates food quality, showing how one borrowed word split into different meanings through spelling and usage.

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