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Webster 1913 Edition
Apician
A-pi′cian
,Adj.
[L.
Apicianus
.] Belonging to Apicius, a notorious Roman epicure; hence applied to whatever is peculiarly refined or dainty and expensive in cookery.
H. Rogers.
Definition 2024
Apician
Apician
English
Adjective
Apician (comparative more Apician, superlative most Apician)
- Of or pertaining to Marcus Gavius Apicius, a notorious Roman epicure.
- (of food) Choice, dainty; (of people) eating only what is choice, preferring the best or most expensive food.
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References
- Apician in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913