epicure, gourmet, gastronome, bon vivant, epicurean, foodie
(noun) a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
From Epicurus, the name of an Ancient Greek philosopher who advocated such a lifestyle.
epicure (plural epicures)
A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.
• See also gourmand
Source: Wiktionary
Ep"i*cure, n. Etym: [L. Epicurus, Gr.
1. A follower of Epicurus; an Epicurean. [Obs.] Bacon.
2. One devoted to dainty or luxurious sensual enjoyments, esp. to the luxuries of the table.
Syn.
– Voluptuary; sensualist.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 February 2025
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