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Lucullus

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Lu·cul·lus  (l-kls), Lucius Licinius 110?-57? b.c.
Roman general and consul noted for his self-indulgence.
Lucullus [luːˈkʌləs]
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(Biographies / Lucullus, Lucius Licinius (?110 bc-56 bc) M, Roman, MILITARY: general, POLITICS: consul) Lucius Licinius (ˈluːsɪəs lɪˈsɪnɪəs). ?110-56 bc, Roman general and consul, famous for his luxurious banquets. He fought Mithradates VI (74-66)
Lucullan , Lucullean [ˌluːkʌˈlɪən], Lucullian adj
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Noun1.Lucullus - Roman general famous for self-indulgence and giving lavish banquets (circa 110-57 BC)
Licinius Lucullus, Lucius Licinius Lucullus


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Lucullus answered Pompey well; who, when he saw his stately galleries, and rooms so large and lightsome, in one of his houses, said, Surely an excellent place for summer, but how do you in winter?
The Essays by Bacon, Sir Francis View in context
He flung words of scorn at Lucullus and piled invectives upon Brillat-Savarin.
Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
We had a glorious Christmas dinner, fit for the halls of Lucullus, and ate far more than was good for us, none daring to make us afraid on that one day of the year.
The Golden Road by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
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