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]