Two thousand pounds for a really Lucullan feast as planned... by one who plans them constantly. (Suppl) — Этот поистине лукуллов пир обошелся в две тысячи фунтов... а ведь их устраивают постоянно.
Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.
Gardens of Lucullus — The Gardens of Lucullus ( Horti Lucullani ) were an ancient patrician villa on the Pincian Hill on the edge of Rome; they were laid out by Lucius Licinius Lucullus about 60 BCE. The Villa Borghese gardens still cover 17 acres (69,000 m²) of green … Wikipedia
Lu|cul|li|an — «loo KUHL ee uhn», adjective. rich; magnificent; luxurious: »a Lucullian feast. ╂[< Lucullus, about 110 57 B.C., a Roman general famous for wealth and luxury + English ian] … Useful english dictionary
Lucullan — , LUCULLAN FEAST Lucius Licinius Lucullus (c. 117 57 B.C.) had a career of accomplishments as a Roman general and statesman. He put the fleet of Mithridates to flight and enjoyed other military successes. When he governed the province of… … Dictionary of eponyms
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Lucullan — also Lucullian adjective Etymology: Latin lucullanus of Licinius Lucullus; from his reputation for luxurious banquets Date: 1861 lavish, luxurious < a Lucullan feast > … New Collegiate Dictionary
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