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LUCULLUS
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• LUCULLUS (noun)
The noun LUCULLUS has 1 sense:
1. Roman general famous for self-indulgence and giving lavish banquets (circa 110-57 BC)
Familiarity information: LUCULLUS used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
Roman general famous for self-indulgence and giving lavish banquets (circa 110-57 BC)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Licinius Lucullus; Lucius Licinius Lucullus; Lucullus
Instance hypernyms:
full general; general (a general officer of the highest rank)
Derivation:
lucullan (characterized by extravagance and profusion)
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