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Added 9 October 2026

epicure

/ˈɛpɪkjʊə/ noun

In Latin: liguritor Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about epicure at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink).

Origin

From Epicurus, the name of an Ancient Greek philosopher who advocated such a lifestyle.

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