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A connoisseur (French traditional, pre-1835, spelling of connaisseur, from Middle-French connoistre, then connaître meaning 'to be acquainted with' or 'to know somebody/something') is a person who has a great deal of knowledge about the fine arts; who is a keen appreciator of cuisines, fine wines, and other gourmet products; or who is an expert judge in matters of taste.
Italian; [18] an 1894 Italian botany study of the plant notes the word has the same etymology as the French "chanvre". [19] The dictionary definition of canapa at ...
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Connoisseur may also refer to: In arts and media: Connoisseur Media, a US radio station holding company; The Connoisseur, a periodical on fine art, collectables and antique furniture founded in 1901, closed in 1992; The Connoisseur, a London weekly 18th century newspaper; The Connoisseur, a 1962 work by Norman Rockwell
An Italian sommelier (F.I.S.A.R.) with a tastevin around his neckA sommelier (UK: / ˈ s ɒ m əl j eɪ, s ɒ ˈ m ɛ l i eɪ / SOM-əl-yay, som-EL-ee-ay, US: / ˌ s ʌ m əl ˈ j eɪ / SUM-əl-YAY, French: ⓘ), or wine steward, is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food pairing.
Viral TikTok presence grows into personal connections, for Iowa-based whiskey connoisseur Joe Hayhoe stand at the bar in his custom-made speakeasy built in the basement if his Urbandale home ...
Fast forward to 2008, and the costume connoisseur faced some backlash for transforming into the Hindu goddess Kali. Heidi’s look was complete with vibrant blue skin, multiple arms, and elaborate ...
With the evolution in the meaning of gourmand (and gourmandise) away from gluttony and towards the connoisseur appreciation of good food, French culinary proponents are advocating that the Catholic Church update said list to refer to gloutonnerie rather than gourmandise. [citation needed]