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Epicurean

Ēp’ī-cū’re-an or Ēp’ī-cu-rē’an, a.

adjective

(124) (Synop., § 130), a. [Lat. Epicureus, Gr. Ἐπικούρετος, Fr. Épicurien.]

  1. Pertaining to Epicurus, or following his philosophy. “The sect Epicurean.” Milton.
  2. Given to luxury; adapted to luxurious tastes; luxurious.

Courses of the most refined and epicurean dishes. Prescott.

Ĕp'ĭ-cū're-an or Ĕp'ĭ-cu-rē'an, n.

noun

(124), n.

  1. A follower of Epicurus.
  2. One given to the luxuries of the table.