Epicurean
Epicurean (?; 277) , adjective
[Latin Epicureus, Greek {not transcribed}: compare épicurien.]
1.
Pertaining to Epicurus, or following his philosophy.
The sect Epicurean.
2.
Given to luxury; adapted to luxurious tastes; luxurious; pertaining to good eating.
Courses of the most refined and epicurean dishes.
Collocations (1)
Epicurean philosophy , See Atomic philosophy, under Atomic.
Epicurean , noun
1.
A follower or Epicurus.
2.
One given to epicurean indulgence.