n. [ Epi- + -mere. ] (Biol.) One of the segments of the transverse axis, or the so called homonymous parts; as, for example, one of the several segments of the extremities in vertebrates, or one of the similar segments in plants, such as the segments of a segmented leaf. Syd. Soc. Lex. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. Epicurus, Gr. &unr_;, a famous Greek philosopher, who has been regarded, but erroneously, as teaching a doctrine of refined voluptuousness. ] 1. A follower of Epicurus; an Epicurean. [ Obs. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. One devoted to dainty or luxurious sensual enjoyments, esp. to the luxuries of the table.

Syn. -- Voluptuary; sensualist. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. Epicureus, Gr. &unr_;: cf. épicurien. ] 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 ]

n. 1. A follower or Epicurus. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. One given to epicurean indulgence. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Attachment to the doctrines of Epicurus; the principles or belief of Epicurus. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. Luxuriously. Nash. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Epicurean. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]