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LUCULLAN

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Characterized by extravagance and profusion

Example:

a lucullan feast

Synonyms:

lavish; lucullan; plush; plushy

Classified under:

Adjectives

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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