ETYM Latin Epicurus, Greek epikuros, a famous Greek philosopher, who has been regarded, but erroneously, as teaching a doctrine of refined voluptuousness.
A person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink); SYN. gourmet, gastronome, bon vivant, epicurean.
Person taking care over the niceties of food and drink.
1. A follower of Epicurus.
2. A person given to pleasure and the gratification of the senses.
Épicurien.