Epicurean \Ep`i*cu*re"an\ (?; 277), a. [L. Epicureus, Gr. ?: cf. ['e]picurien.]

1. Pertaining to Epicurus, or following his philosophy. ``The sect Epicurean.'' --Milton.

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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Epicurean \Ep`i*cu*re"an\, n.

1. A follower or Epicurus.

2. One given to epicurean indulgence.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)