lucullean
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lucullean — a. pertaining to Lucullus, ancient Roman consul noted for his elaborate banquets … Dictionary of difficult words
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
Lucullus — /luˈkʌləs/ (say looh kuluhs) noun Lucius Licinius /ˌlusiəs ləˈsɪniəs/ (say .loohseeuhs luh sineeuhs), c. 110–57 BC, Roman consul and general, famous for his great wealth and luxurious lifestyle. –Lucullan, Lucullean, Lucullian, adjective …
Lucullus — [lo͞o kul′əs] (Lucius Lucinius) 110? 57? B.C.; Rom. general & consul: proverbial for his wealth & luxurious banquets Lucullan [lo͞o kul′ən] adj. Lucullian [lo͞o kul′ē ən] Lucullean [lo͞o΄kə lē′ən] … English World dictionary
