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epicurean

[ep-i-kyoo-ree-uhn, -kyoor-ee-] / ˌɛp ɪ kyʊˈri ən, -ˈkyʊər i- /




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“And tah-dah! Here we are: a stunning sage honey, aromatic and earthy, epicurean in its depth of flavor and elegant simplicity, inspired by the treats she enjoys at her home with her family.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025

As U.S. eaters' tastes become more adventurous, sampling avocados of different sizes, shapes, textures, tastes and origins could become a decision that's both epicurean and environmentally conscious.

From Salon • May 29, 2024

While downtown can be a bit sleepy in winter, you’ll discover a bookstore, cafes, a fun vintage flea market, public art, a Mediterranean epicurean market, independent restaurants and the recently restored Admiral Theatre.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

This fascinating collection of essays is part memoir, part cookbook and part epicurean treatise — and employs Nigerian cuisine as a framework for analyzing Nigerian society, culture and folklore.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2024

A common white-metal teapot, the heel of a half-quartern loaf, the head and tail of a herring, seen upon a blue willow pattern plate, told that the meal had not been epicurean.

From The Child Wife by Reid, Mayne