epicure
noun/ˈepɪkjʊə(r)/
/ˈepɪkjʊr/
(formal)- a person who enjoys food and drink of high quality and knows a lot about itWord Originlate Middle English (denoting a disciple of Epicurus (341-270 BC), the Greek philosopher): via medieval Latin from Greek Epikouros ‘Epicurus’.
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