EPICURE

epicure, gourmet, gastronome, bon vivant, epicurean, foodie

(noun) a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

From Epicurus, the name of an Ancient Greek philosopher who advocated such a lifestyle.

Noun

epicure (plural epicures)

A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.

Synonyms

• 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



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