Lucullan

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Lu·cul·lan

 (lo͞o-kŭl′ən)
adj.
1. Lavish; luxurious.
2. Of or relating to Lucullus or his luxurious banquets.

[After Lucius Licinius Lucullus.]
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Lucullan

(luːˈkʌlən) ,

Lucullean

or

Lucullian

adj
luxurious or sumptuous
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Lu•cul•lan

(luˈkʌl ən)

also Lu•cul•le•an

(ˌlu kəˈli ən)

Lu•cul′li•an,



adj.
1. lavish; rich; sumptuous: a Lucullan banquet.
2. of or pertaining to Lucullus or his style of living.
[1855–60; < Latin]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.lucullan - characterized by extravagance and profusion; "a lavish buffet"; "a lucullan feast"
rich - suggestive of or characterized by great expense; "a rich display"
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Translations
lukullisch

Lucullan

adj (geh) foodlukullisch
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