单词 | epicure |
释义 | epicure /ep"i kyoor'/, n. 1. a person who cultivates a refined taste, esp. in food and wine; connoisseur. 2. Archaic. a person dedicated to sensual enjoyment. [1350-1400 for earlier sense; 1555-65 for def. 2; ME Epicures, Epicureis Epicureans (pl.) < L Epicureus (sing.) (see EPICUREAN)] Syn. 1. gastronome, gourmet, epicurean. 2. voluptuary, sensualist, gourmand. Ant. 1. ascetic. |
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