LUCULLUS

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Roman general famous for self-indulgence and giving lavish banquets (circa 110-57 BC)

Synonyms:

Licinius Lucullus; Lucius Licinius Lucullus; Lucullus

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

full general; general (a general officer of the highest rank)

Derivation:

lucullan (characterized by extravagance and profusion)

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