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Lucullan

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Lu·cul·lan  (l-kln)
adj.
1. Lavish; luxurious.
2. Of or relating to Lucullus or his luxurious banquets.
[After Lucius Licinius Lucullus.]
Lucullan [luːˈkʌlən], Lucullean, Lucullian [ˌluːkʌˈlɪən]
adj
luxurious or sumptuous
[named after Lucius Licinius Lucullus, the Roman general and consul (?110-56 bc), famous for his luxurious banquets]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.lucullan - characterized by extravagance and profusion; "a lavish buffet"; "a lucullan feast"
plush, plushy, lavish, lush
rich - suggestive of or characterized by great expense; "a rich display"
Translations
Lucullan
adj (geh) food → lukullisch


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