n. & adj.
n. 1 a disciple or student of the Greek philosopher Epicurus (d. 270 BC), who taught that the highest good is personal happiness. 2 (epicurean) a person devoted to (esp. sensual) enjoyment.
adj. 1 of or concerning Epicurus or his ideas. 2 (epicurean) characteristic of an epicurean. Epicureanism n.
[ F épicurien or L epicureus f. Gk epikoureios f. Epikouros Epicurus ]