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| − | # Of or pertaining to {{w|Marcus Gavius Apicius}}, a notorious [[Roman]] [[epicure]]; hence applied to whatever is peculiarly refined or [[dainty]] and [[expensive]] in [[cookery]]. | + | # Of or pertaining to {{w|Marcus Gavius Apicius}}, a notorious [[Roman]] [[epicure]]. |
| | + | # {{context|of food}} [[choice|Choice]], [[dainty]]; {{context|of people}} eating only what is [[choice]], preferring the best or most expensive food. |
| | #: {{rfquotek|H. Rogers}} | | #: {{rfquotek|H. Rogers}} |
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| | + | ===References=== |
| | + | * {{R:Webster 1913}} |
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| | [[Category:English eponyms]] | | [[Category:English eponyms]] |
| − | {{Webster 1913}} | |
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