Gourmand
(noun)
A person who takes great pleasure in eating and is inclined to eat too much.
Origin:
From french gourmand, from gourmant, present participle of gourmandise ("gourmet"), from old french gourmandise, from gourmant ("greedy"), from gourmand ("gluttonous"), from gourm ("greedy"), from latin vorare ("to devour").
Examples:
- He was a gourmand who couldn't resist trying every dish.
- The gourmand ate so much that he had to loosen his belt.
- The gourmand ate five courses and still had room for dessert.
- He was a gourmand who loved to indulge in fine food and wine.
- The gourmand's table was piled high with delicacies.