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.
Derivatives:
Epicureanism n.
Etymology: F {eacute}picurien or L epicureus f. Gk epikoureios f. Epikouros Epicurus