'Epicurean philosophy' definitions:
Definition of 'Epicurean philosophy'
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- 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. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Given to luxury; adapted to luxurious tastes; luxurious; pertaining to good eating. [1913 Webster]
- Courses of the most refined and epicurean dishes. --Prescott. [1913 Webster]
- Epicurean philosophy. See Atomic philosophy, under Atomic. [1913 Webster]