Definition of Epicure. Meaning of Epicure. Synonyms of Epicure

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Definition of Epicure

Epicure
Epicure Ep"i*cure, n. [L. Epicurus, Gr. ?, a famous Greek philosopher, who has been regarded, but erroneously, as teaching a doctrine of refined voluptuousness.] 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.

Meaning of Epicure from wikipedia

- epicurean, or epicure in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Epicureanism is a system of philosophy developed by Epicurus ca. 300 BCE. Epicurean or epicure may also...
- The Vegetarian Epicure (1972) is a vegetarian cookbook by Anna Thomas , which contributed to the rise of the vegetarian movement of the 1970s. Anna Thomas...
- Epicure was an Australian progressive rock band formed in Ballarat, in 1996 as Pima's Little Finger. Their original line-up was Juan Alban on vocals and...
- newspaper (UK) and Time Out (London). Preston was a w****ly contributor to Epicure between 2000 and 2009, writing a w****ly review of a cafe or restaurant...
- Epicureanism is a system of philosophy founded around 307 BCE based upon the teachings of Epicurus, an ancient Gr**** philosopher. Epicurus was an atomist...
- additional connotations of one who enjoys food in great quantities. An epicure is similar to a gourmet, but the word may sometimes carry overtones of...
- The Epicure's Lament is a 2004 novel by Kate Christensen. It is about Hugo, a man living by himself at the family home and his interaction with various...
- Elevator is an EP by the rock band Epicure. It was released in 2001 on Flugelhorn Records. "The Angel's Wings" "Under Your Radar" "Listens To The Rain"...
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- characteristic of its re****tion ever since antiquity. Instead, the word "epicure" began to refer to a person with extremely refined taste in food. Examples...