epicure

noun
/ˈɛpɪkjʊə/UK/ˈɛpɪkjʊɹ/US

Etymology

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

Definitions

  1. A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.

    • The refreshments which the servants had prepared were now put on the table, and an epicure would perhaps have enjoyed them with additonal zest, from the contrast which such fare afforded to the miserable cabin in which it was served up.

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