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тж. Lucullean, Lucullian Лукуллов Lucullan banquetЛукуллов - * feast /banquet/ Лукуллов пир
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Lucullan
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Lucullan — , LUCULLAN FEAST Lucius Licinius Lucullus (c. 117 57 B.C.) had a career of accomplishments as a Roman general and statesman. He put the fleet of Mithridates to flight and enjoyed other military successes. When he governed the province of… … Dictionary of eponyms
Lucullan — is a variety of Marble coloured black by the inclusion of carbonaceaous material … Wikipedia
Lucullan — also Lucullian adjective Etymology: Latin lucullanus of Licinius Lucullus; from his reputation for luxurious banquets Date: 1861 lavish, luxurious < a Lucullan feast > … New Collegiate Dictionary
Lucullan — adjective Marked by lavishness and richness; sumptuous. A Lucullan feast … Wiktionary
Lucullan — Lu•cul•lan [[t]luˈkʌl ən[/t]] also Lu•cul•le•an [[t]ˌlu kəˈli ən[/t]] Lu•cul′li•an, adj. 1) cvb lavish; rich; sumptuous: a Lucullan banquet[/ex] 2) cvb of or pertaining to Lucullus or his style of living • Etymology: 1855–60; < L … From formal English to slang
Lucullan — /looh kul euhn/, adj. 1. (esp. of banquets, parties, etc.) marked by lavishness and richness; sumptuous. 2. of or pertaining to Lucullus or his life style. Also, Lucullean /looh keuh lee euhn/, Lucullian. [1855 60; < L Lucullanus; see LUCULLUS,… … Universalium
Lucullan — adj. of or pertaining to Lucullus (Roman general and gourmet who was famous for his extravagant parties and his great wealth); lavish, extravagant, rich … English contemporary dictionary
Lucullan — [lu: kʌlən, lʊ ] adjective (especially of food) luxurious. Origin C19: from the name of Licinius Lucullus, a Roman general famous for his lavish banquets, + an … English new terms dictionary
lucullan — lu·cul·lan … English syllables
lucullan — a. pertaining to Lucullus, ancient Roman consul noted for his elaborate banquets … Dictionary of difficult words
lucullan — adj. profusely luxurious. Etymology: L. Licinius Lucullus, Roman general of 1st c. BC famous for his lavish banquets … Useful english dictionary
