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epicure::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | bon vivant, epicurean, foodie, gastronome, gourmet |
| Type of | sensualist |
| Derivation | epicurean |
Examples of epicure
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A skilled draftsman and architect, Jefferson was also a noted epicure.
From the theatlantic.com
I recommend Lyon as site of the next grand assembly of epicure-Eurocrats.
From the guardian.co.uk
Browne Trading Company was established by renowned seafood epicure Rod Browne Mitchell in 1991.
From the sfgate.com
Even the most discerning epicure would be impressed by the high-powered credentials of the cocoa bean.
From the businessweek.com
This diverse, eclectic menu is a delight to the epicure, as it awakens every taste bud of the palate.
From the theepochtimes.com
The ultimate epicure, this type celebrates joie de vivre.
From the washingtonpost.com
Mr Spitz offers the reader a portrait of an epicure, and of a life profoundly full, blessed and well lived.
From the economist.com
An epicure is similar to a gourmet, but the word may sometimes carry overtones of excessive refinement.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Ultimately, though, here is an epicure trying on a wine hat.
From the sfgate.com
- A person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
- Epicure are an Australian rock band from Ballarat, in regional Victoria. Triple J radio helped bring Epicure to the Australian consciousness when they added "Feet From Under Me" and "Johnny Venus" to their playlists in 2000. Both songs are featured on the Fold album. ...
- Epicurus (/u02CCu025Bpu026Au02C8kju028Au0259ru0259s/ or /u02CCu025Bpu026Au02C8kju0254u02D0ru0259s/; Greek: u1F18u03C0u03AFu03BAu03BFu03C5u03C1u03BFu03C2, Epu00EDkouros, "ally, comrade"; 341u2013270 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher as well as the founder of the school of philosophy called Epicureanism. Only a few fragments and letters of Epicurus's 300 written works remain. Much of what is known about Epicurean philosophy derives from later followers and commentators.
- A person who is devoted to sensual pleasures or sensuous living; A person with highly refined tastes in food, wine, music et cetera
- (epicures) a person devoted to luxury (especially with food), the root of hedonisitic philosophy was Epicureanism as definde by the Greeks
- To dream of sitting at the table with an epicure, denotes that you will enjoy some fine distinction, but you will be surrounded by people of selfish principles. To dream that you an epicure yourself, you will cultivate your mind, body and taste to the highest polish. ...
- A person of refined taste who cultivates the knowledge and appreciation of fine food and wine.
- Very high quality cigars by Hoyo de Monterrey
- A lover of food and wine
