epicure
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9.3
- noun
- /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/
:
epicúreo
- An 1872 article published in the New York Times reveals, "Through Washington Market, filthy as it is, cramped, cabined and confined, the epicure grasps the luxuries of an entire continent, and the fruits of the islands in the tropic seas."
Examples
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The Rambling Epicure is a daily international food chronicle and the first online newspaper to follow global food trends and news.
Blog text (1) -
I got to taste an amazing array of chocolates, meet an amazing group of chocolate epicures, and play some small role in an important industry review of the stars of high-end chocolate.
Blog text (3) -
My local source of sweet corn in Ulster County, New York, is an otherwise sophisticated farmer, even a bit of an epicure, but he can't be persuaded to try this treasure that appears spontaneously in his precious.
Academic text (1990) -
As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city for her dining experiences.
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The epicure savored every bite of the gourmet meal prepared by the renowned chef.
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He proudly joined the group of epicures who traveled the world to sample unique cuisines.
Synonyms
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6.5
A person who likes and knows a lot about fine food and drink
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5.9
A person who loves trying different foods and drinks
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9.6
A person who enjoys good restaurants, fine wine, and living in style
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8.1
A person who loves eating and drinking, often too much
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9.1
A person who enjoys fine food and drink
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8.6
A person who enjoys very good food and drink
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Etymology
Epicure comes from the name of the Greek thinker Epicurus, whose followers liked 'pleasure' in life, especially good food and drink. So, an epicure today is someone who takes special pleasure in fine food and drink.