gourmandadjectivecommon nouncommon nounSyllable DecompositiongourmandEtymologyexpandobscure origin.Definition1. A branch of a fruit tree, shrub or plant that grows too vigorously and absorbs the nourishment of the other branches.jardinageexpandCouper un gourmand, des gourmands.PluralgourmandsTranslationsswedish:vattenskottSee alsogourmand (adj.) gourmand (cn.) gourmandise (cn.)