資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Epicurean \Ep`i*cu*re"an\ (?; 277), a. [L. Epicureus, Gr. ?: cf.
   ['e]picurien.]
   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}.