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ep⋅i⋅cu⋅re⋅an

  [ep-i-kyoo-ree-uhn, -kyoor-ee-]
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–adjective
1. fond of or adapted to luxury or indulgence in sensual pleasures; having luxurious tastes or habits, esp. in eating and drinking.
2. fit for an epicure: epicurean delicacies.
3. (initial capital letter) of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Epicurus or Epicureanism.
–noun
4. an epicure.
5. (initial capital letter) a disciple of Epicurus.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME Epicurien < L Epicūrē(us) of Epicurus (< Gk Epikoúreios) + -an

Synonyms:
2. gourmet, luxury, lavish, deluxe, rich.

Antonyms:
2. austere, simple, plain, modest, frugal.
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ep·i·cu·re·an   (ěp'ĭ-kyŏŏ-rē'ən, -kyŏŏr'ē-)   
adj.  
  1. Devoted to the pursuit of sensual pleasure, especially to the enjoyment of good food and comfort.
  2. Suited to the tastes of an epicure: an epicurean repast.
  3. Epicurean Of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism.
n.  
  1. A devotee to sensuous and luxurious living; an epicure.
  2. Epicurean A follower of Epicurus.

[Middle English Epicurien, from Epicure; see epicure.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Epicurean

Ep`i*cu*re"an\ (?; 277), a. [L. Epicureus, Gr. ?: cf. ['e]picurien.]

1. Pertaining to Epicurus, or following his philosophy. "The sect Epicurean." --Milton.

2. Given to luxury; adapted to luxurious tastes; luxurious; pertaining to good eating.

Courses of the most refined and epicurean dishes. --Prescott.

Epicurean philosophy. See Atomic philosophy, under Atomic.

Epicurean

Ep`i*cu*re"an\, n. 1. A follower or Epicurus.

2. One given to epicurean indulgence.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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