Lucullus

[ loo-kuhl-uhs ]

noun

1. Lucius Li·cin·i·us [li-, sin, -ee-, uh, s], c110–57? b.c., Roman general and epicure.

Lucullus

/ luːˈkʌləs; ˌluːkʌˈlɪən /

noun

1. LucullusLucius Licinius?110 bc56 bcMRomanMILITARY: generalPOLITICS: consul Lucius Licinius (ˈluːsɪəs lɪˈsɪnɪəs). ?110–56 bc , Roman general and consul, famous for his luxurious banquets. He fought Mithradates VI (74–66)

Derived Forms

• Luˈcullan, adjective

Example Sentences

The first winner, Lucius Licinus Lucullus, still bequeathes to our language the adjective "lucullan."

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We are told that Lucullus once sold slaves in his camp at an average price of eighty cents each.

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He inherited from the renowned Lucullus, a relative on the mother's side, a love for exquisite dishes.

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Lucullus had announced at Rome the end of the war; yet Mithridates was far from being conquered.

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Lucullus had not forgiven him for having frustrated his expectation of the command of the army of Asia.

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Lucullus, who had some reputation as a good liver, once had a villa here on the very quay which surrounds the Castello.

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