Definition of Epicore

Definition of Epicore

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.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

EPICURE, n. An opponent of Epicurus, an abstemious philosopher who,
holding that pleasure should be the chief aim of man, wasted no time
in gratification from the senses.

- 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

English

a person who is devoted to sensual pleasures or sensuous living
a person with highly refined tastes in food, wine, music et cetera

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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