EPICUREAN

Epicurean. follower of Epicurus, i.e., of one who gives assistance

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epicurean. Epicurean, n. a follower of Epicurus; a. luxurious

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Ep′i‐cu‐re″an (?; 277), a. [[L. Epicureus, Gr. �: cf. épicurien.]] 1. 1. Pertaining to Epicurus, or following his philosophy. “The sect Epicurean.” Milton.
2. 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.