l licinius lucullus

Lu·cul·lus

[loo-kuhl-uhs]
noun
Lucius Li·cin·i·us [li-sin-ee-uhs] , c110–57? b.c, Roman general and epicure.
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Lucullus (luːˈkʌləs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
Lucius Licinius (ˈluːsɪəs lɪˈsɪnɪəs). ?110--56 bc, Roman general and consul, famous for his luxurious banquets. He fought Mithradates VI (74--66)
 
Lu'cullan
 
adj
 
Lucullean
 
adj
 
Lucul'lian
 
adj

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