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Epicurean
Epˊi-cu-re′an
(?; 277)
, Adj.
[L.
Epicureus
, Gr. [GREEK]: cf. épicurien
.] 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
.Epˊi-cu-re′an
,Noun.
1.
A follower or Epicurus.
2.
One given to epicurean indulgence.