- Lucullian
- adjective see Lucullan
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
Lucullian
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lucullian — lu·cul·li·an … English syllables
lucullian — a. pertaining to Lucullus, ancient Roman consul noted for his elaborate banquets … Dictionary of difficult words
lucullian — adjective see lucullan … Useful english dictionary
Lu|cul|lan — «loo KUHL uhn», adjective. = Lucullian. (Cf. ↑Lucullian) … Useful english dictionary
Lucullan — also Lucullian adjective Etymology: Latin lucullanus of Licinius Lucullus; from his reputation for luxurious banquets Date: 1861 lavish, luxurious < a Lucullan feast > … New Collegiate Dictionary
Lucullan — /looh kul euhn/, adj. 1. (esp. of banquets, parties, etc.) marked by lavishness and richness; sumptuous. 2. of or pertaining to Lucullus or his life style. Also, Lucullean /looh keuh lee euhn/, Lucullian. [1855 60; < L Lucullanus; see LUCULLUS,… … Universalium
Lucullus — /luˈkʌləs/ (say looh kuluhs) noun Lucius Licinius /ˌlusiəs ləˈsɪniəs/ (say .loohseeuhs luh sineeuhs), c. 110–57 BC, Roman consul and general, famous for his great wealth and luxurious lifestyle. –Lucullan, Lucullean, Lucullian, adjective …
Lucullus — [lo͞o kul′əs] (Lucius Lucinius) 110? 57? B.C.; Rom. general & consul: proverbial for his wealth & luxurious banquets Lucullan [lo͞o kul′ən] adj. Lucullian [lo͞o kul′ē ən] Lucullean [lo͞o΄kə lē′ən] … English World dictionary
Lu|cul|li|an — «loo KUHL ee uhn», adjective. rich; magnificent; luxurious: »a Lucullian feast. ╂[< Lucullus, about 110 57 B.C., a Roman general famous for wealth and luxury + English ian] … Useful english dictionary
