"chowhound" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-chowhound.ogg [Australia] Forms: chowhounds [plural]
Etymology: chow + hound Etymology templates: {{compound|en|chow|hound}} chow + hound Head templates: {{en-noun}} chowhound (plural chowhounds)
  1. (slang) A foodie or glutton. Tags: slang Categories (topical): People

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