lüˈkələn adjective
or lu·cul·li·an -lēən
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin lucullanus, lucullianus, from Lucius Licinius Lucullus, 1st century B.C. Roman general, patron of learning, and epicure + Latin -anus, -ianus -an
1. : of or relating to Lucullus
2. : lavish , luxurious — used especially of food
cornflakes or shredded wheat with bananas or fresh sliced peaches, thought by us to be a Lucullan treat — Mary McCarthy