English Explanatory Dictionary

Apician

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to Marcus Gavius Apicius, a notorious Roman epicure.
  2. Choice, dainty; (of people) eating only what is choice, preferring the best or most expensive food.

Pronunciation

/əˈpɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Apician.wav

Word forms

Apician more Apician most Apician

Etymology

From Latin Apīciānus, from Apīcius + -ānus, equivalent to Apicius + -an.

Synonyms

epicurean hedonistic
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