gluttons

Meanings

• noun

  A person who eats excessively or immoderately; a gourmand or glutton.

  - "The glutton at the table consumed an entire pie by himself."
  - "John's friend, a confirmed glutton, always orders the largest portion in a restaurant."

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Rhymes

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bounces , dances , romances

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Variants

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glutton , gluttons

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Etymology

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From Old French glouton, from glotter 'to gape, swallow'.

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Trivia

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1. Gluttony was considered one of the seven deadly sins in Christian theology.

2. The term 'glutton' is often used in a derogatory way to describe someone who eats excessively.

3. In some cultures, gluttons are believed to bring good luck.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gourmand: A person who loves and is knowledgeable about good food.

2. Feast: A large and sumptuous meal, especially one that is shared by a group of people.

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Culture

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In literature, gluttons are often portrayed as having a lack of self-control and excessive desire for food. In art, they may be depicted as grotesque or comical figures. Gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins.

How to Memorize "gluttons"

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   - Visualize a person eating large amounts of food or a table filled with numerous dishes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glutton' with the image of a person eating excessively.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'glutton' as 'Greedy-Lots-To-Eat'.

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