Marcus annaeus lucanus

Lu·can

[loo-kuhn]
noun
( Marcus Annaeus Lucanus ) a.d. 39–65, Roman poet, born in Spain.
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Lucan1 (ˈluːkən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
Latin name Marcus Annaeus Lucanus. 39--65 ad, Roman poet. His epic poem Pharsalia describes the civil war between Caesar and Pompey

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Lucan2 (ˈluːkən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
of or relating to St Luke or St Luke's gospel

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