Lucullan
[ loo-kuhl-uhn ]
/ luˈkʌl ən /
adjective
(especially of banquets, parties, etc.) marked by lavishness and richness; sumptuous.
of or relating to Lucullus or his lifestyle.
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Also Lu·cul·le·an [loo-kuh-lee-uhn], /ˌlu kəˈli ən/, Lu·cul·li·an .
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Example sentences from the Web for Lucullan
Our lucullian lunch was our first meal of the seven-day trip, and by far the most memorable.
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British Dictionary definitions for Lucullan
Lucullan
Lucullean or Lucullian (ˌluːkʌˈlɪən)
/ (luːˈkʌlən) /
adjective
luxurious or sumptuous
Word Origin for Lucullan
named after Lucius Licinius Lucullus
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