Ep′i‐cu‐re″an (?; 277), a. [L. Epicureus, Gr. �: cf. épicurien.] 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.