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Epicurean

Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.

Source : WordNet®

Epicurean
     adj 1: of Epicurus or epicureanism; "Epicurean philosophy"
     2: devoted to pleasure; "a hedonic thrill"; "lives of unending
        hedonistic delight"; "epicurean pleasures" [syn: {hedonic},
         {hedonistic}]
     3: furnishing gratification of the senses; "an epicurean
        banquet"; "enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal
        chandelier and thick oriental rugs"; "Lucullus spent the
        remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence"; "a
        chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness" [syn: {luxurious},
         {sybaritic}, {voluptuary}, {voluptuous}]
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