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LUCULLAN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does lucullan mean?
• LUCULLAN (adjective)
The adjective LUCULLAN has 1 sense:
1. characterized by extravagance and profusion
Familiarity information: LUCULLAN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characterized by extravagance and profusion
Synonyms:
lavish; lucullan; plush; plushy
Context example:
a lucullan feast
Similar:
rich (suggestive of or characterized by great expense)
Derivation:
Lucullus (Roman general famous for self-indulgence and giving lavish banquets (circa 110-57 BC))
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