EPICURE


Meaning of EPICURE in English

[ 'ɛpɪkjʊə , 'ɛpɪkjɔ: ]

■ noun a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.

Derivatives

epicurism noun

Origin

ME: via med. L. from Gk Epikouros 'Epicurus' (see Epicurean ).

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