Fond of fine food and drink Crossword Clue

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(adjective)
1. devoted to pleasure
2. displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
(noun)
1. a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DRINK (verb)
1. propose a toast to
2. be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to
DRINK (noun)
1. any liquid suitable for drinking
2. the act of swallowing
FOND (adjective)
1. extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
2. (followed by `of’ or `to’) having a strong preference or liking for

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