EPICURE
Ep"i*cure, n. Etym: [L. Epicurus, Gr.
1. A follower of Epicurus; an Epicurean. [Obs.] Bacon.
2. One devoted to dainty or luxurious sensual enjoyments, esp. to the luxuries of the table.
Syn.
— Voluptuary; sensualist.
EPICUREAN
Ep`i*cu*re"an, a. Etym: [L. Epicureus, Gr. épicurien.]
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.