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Lu⋅cul⋅lan

  [loo-kuhl-uhn]
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–adjective
1. (esp. of banquets, parties, etc.) marked by lavishness and richness; sumptuous.
2. of or pertaining to Lucullus or his life style.
Also, Lu⋅cul⋅le⋅an  [loo-kuh-lee-uhn] , Lu⋅cul⋅li⋅an.

Origin:
1855–60; < L Lūcullānus; see Lucullus, -an
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Lu·cul·lan   (lōō-kŭl'ən)   
adj.  
  1. Lavish; luxurious.
  2. Of or relating to Lucullus or his luxurious banquets.

[After Lucius Licinius Lucullus.]
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