Masculine

fijnproever

Meaning

  1. (masculine) a food connoisseur, a gourmet (one who appreciate quality food)
  2. (masculine) a connoisseur (one with a refined taste)

Synonyms

gastronoom

snoeper

gourmand

lucullus

kenner van de keuken

fijnproefster

gastronome

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈfɛi̯nˌpru.vər/
Etymology

From fijn + proeven + -er, likely a calque of German Feinschmecker. Older Dutch also used the phrase fijne proever in the same meaning.

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