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Epicurus

UK/ˌɛpɪˈkjʊəɹəs//ˌɛpɪˈkjʊɹəs/

Epicurus proper noun: an ancient Greek philosopher, founder of the movement known as Epicureanism.

Proper noun

Epicurus

  1. (historical) An ancient Greek philosopher, founder of the movement known as Epicureanism.

Epicurus meaning in Arabic and Persian

Epicurus in Arabic

ancient Greek philosopher
إِبِيقُور ʔibīqūr

Epicurus in Persian

ancient Greek philosopher
اپیکور epikur

Origin of Epicurus

From Latin Epicūrus, from Ancient Greek Ἐπίκουρος (Epíkouros).

Questions about Epicurus

What does Epicurus mean?
Epicurus means an ancient Greek philosopher, founder of the movement known as Epicureanism.
What is Epicurus in Arabic?
Epicurus in Arabic is إِبِيقُور (ʔibīqūr). See Epicurus meaning in Arabic.
What part of speech is Epicurus?
Epicurus is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Epicurus?
Epicurus is pronounced /ˌɛpɪˈkjʊəɹəs/ (UK).

Words near Epicurus in the dictionary

  1. epicurisms
  2. epicurize
  3. epicurized
  4. epicurizes
  5. epicurizing
  6. Epicurus
  7. epicurve
  8. epicurves
  9. EPICUS
  10. epicutaneous
  11. epicutaneously

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