Lucan

American  

[loo-kuhn] / ˈlu kən /

noun

1. Marcus Annaeus Lucanus, a.d. 39–65, Roman poet, born in Spain.

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Lucan ¹ British  

/ ˈluːkən /

noun

1. Latin name Marcus Annaeus Lucanus. 39–65 _ad , Roman poet. His epic poem Pharsalia describes the civil war between Caesar and Pompey

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Lucan ² British  

/ ˈluːkən /

adjective

1. of or relating to St Luke or St Luke's gospel

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Example Sentences

"The man was taken to Lucan Garda Station where he was later charged. He has been released pending an appearance before Blanchardstown District Court at a later date," a police spokesperson told the Irish Independent.

From Fox News • Mar. 23, 2022

Ten days later when he went to San Diego to deliver a paper on the role of Julius Caesar in the epic poem “Pharsalia” by Lucan, she sent a note and flowers to the hotel.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2020

And the Daily Mirror leads on a claim that Lord Lucan, who disappeared 46 years ago following the death of his family nanny, is in Australia.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2020

Jill Dawson’s novel, The Language of Birds, inspired by the sensational Lord Lucan case, is published by Sceptre at £18.99.

From The Guardian • Aug. 3, 2019

She had the paper, the stableboys wouldn't be able to read it any better than Lucan had.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin