LUCULLAN


Meaning of LUCULLAN in English

adj.

Pronunciation: lü- ' k ə -l ə n

Variant: also Lu · cul · li · an \ - ' k ə -l ē - ə n \

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin lucullanus of Licinius Lucullus; from his reputation for luxurious banquets

Date: 1861

: LAVISH , LUXURIOUS <a Lucullan feast>

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