Lucan
[ loo-kuhn ]
/ ˈlu kən /
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noun
Marcus Annaeus Lucanus, a.d. 39–65, Roman poet, born in Spain.
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British Dictionary definitions for Lucan (1 of 2)
Lucan1
/ (ˈluːkən) /
noun
Latin name Marcus Annaeus Lucanus. 39–65 ad, Roman poet. His epic poem Pharsalia describes the civil war between Caesar and Pompey
British Dictionary definitions for Lucan (2 of 2)
Lucan2
/ (ˈluːkən) /
adjective
of or relating to St Luke or St Luke's gospel
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