adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Curious about food, especially wishing to try new dishes and cuisines.
2. 2
   Devoted to luxurious living; epicureous; epicurean.

Synonyms

All synonyms

epicurean

Etymology

Etymology 1

Blend of epicurean + curious.

Etymology 2

From epicure + -ious.

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