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lucullan

[loo-kuhl-uhn]

adjective

(especially of banquets, parties, etc.) marked by lavishness and richness; sumptuous.

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; < Latin Lūcullānus; see Lucullus, -an

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Lucullan, Lucullean or Lucullian (luːˈkʌlən, ˌluːkʌˈlɪən)

—*adj*
	luxurious or sumptuous

[named after Lucius Licinius Lucullus]

Lucullean, Lucullean or Lucullian

—*adj*

[named after Lucius Licinius Lucullus]

Lucullian, Lucullean or Lucullian

—*adj*

[named after Lucius Licinius Lucullus]

Lucullus (luːˈkʌləs)

—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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