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epicurean

ep·i·cu·re·an [ èppikyə r ən, èppi kyree ən ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. devoted to sensual pleasure: devoted to sensual pleasures and luxury, especially good food

2. pleasing to an epicure: suitable for or pleasing to an epicure
epicurean delicacies



noun  (plural ep·i·cu·re·ans)
Definition:
 

Same as  epicure (sense 2)


[14th century. < French épicurien or Latin epicureus, after Epicurus "Epicurus"]
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