Lucullan

Lucullan
/looh kul"euhn/, adj.
1. (esp. of banquets, parties, etc.) marked by lavishness and richness; sumptuous.
2. of or pertaining to Lucullus or his life style.
Also, Lucullean /looh'keuh lee"euhn/, Lucullian.
[1855-60; < L Lucullanus; see LUCULLUS, -AN]

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