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epicurean (n.)

late 14c., "follower of the philosophical system of Epicurus," from Old French Epicurien, or from epicure + -ian. From 1570s as "one devoted to pleasure." As an adjective, attested from 1580s in the philosophical sense and 1640s with the meaning "pleasure-loving."

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Definitions of epicurean from WordNet
1
epicurean (adj.)
devoted to pleasure;
epicurean pleasures
Synonyms: hedonic / hedonistic
epicurean (adj.)
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses;
an epicurean banquet
2
epicurean (n.)
a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink);
Synonyms: epicure / gourmet / gastronome / bon vivant / foodie
3
Epicurean (adj.)
of Epicurus or epicureanism;
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