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glutton

Syllabification: (glut·ton)

Pronunciation: /ˈglətn/

Definition of glutton

1an excessively greedy eater.
a person who is excessively fond of or always eager for something:a glutton for adventure

2another term for wolverine, especially the European species.
[translation of German Vielfrass 'glutton', from Middle Low German velvratze, velevras 'wolverine']

Phrases

a glutton for punishment: a person who is always eager to undertake hard or unpleasant tasks.

Middle English: from Old French gluton, from Latin glutton-, related to gluttire 'to swallow', gluttus 'greedy', and gula 'throat'

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