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lucullan

lu·cul·lan

uncommon

adjective

1.

characterized by extravagance and profusion

  • “a lavish buffet”
  • “a lucullan feast”
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Origin

After the Roman general Lucullus (circa 117-57 B.C.E.), known for his sumptuous banquets.

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