# Epicurus

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˌɛpɪˈkjʊəɹəs/ · frequency rank #74,073

## Definitions
1. An ancient Greek philosopher, founder of the movement known as Epicureanism.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/epicurus