Epicure - today's word.

- The one that describes me to the dot. Here's the dictionary definition - courtesy Merriam-Webster.


epicure
ep·i·cure
Pronunciation:
\ˈe-pi-ˌkyu̇r\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Epicurus
Date:
1565
1archaic : one devoted to sensual pleasure : sybarite2: one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine
synonyms epicure , gourmet , gourmand , gastronome mean one who takes pleasure in eating and drinking. epicure implies fastidiousness and voluptuousness of taste. gourmet implies being a connoisseur in food and drink and the discriminating enjoyment of them. gourmand implies a hearty appetite for good food and drink, not without discernment, but with less than a gourmet's. gastronome implies that one has studied extensively the history and rituals of haute cuisine.