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epicure

ep.i.cure \'ep-i-.kyu.(*)r\ n [Epicurus -270 B.C. Gk philosopher] archaic  
   1: one devoted to sensual pleasure : SYBARITE  2: one with sensitive and 
   discriminating tastes in food or wine VIVANT mean one who take pleasure in 
   eating and drinking. EPICURE implies fastidiousness and voluptuousness of 
   taste; GOURMET implies being a connoisseur in food and drink and the 
   discriminating enjoyment of them; GOURMAND suggests a hearty interest in 
   good food; GLUTTON stresses greediness and insatiability of appetite; BON 
   VIVANT stresses the enjoyment of fine food and drink in company SYN syn 
   EPICURE, GOURMET, GOURMAND, GLUTTON, BON