lu·cul·lan \lüˈkələn\adjective orlu·cul·li·an\-lēən\ Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Latin lucullanus, lucullianus, from Lucius Licinius Lucullus, 1st century B.C. Roman general, patron of learning, and epicure + Latin -anus, -ianus -an 1.: of or relating to Lucullus 2.: lavish, luxurious — used especially of food < cornflakes or shredded wheat with bananas or fresh sliced peaches, thought by us to be a Lucullan treat — Mary McCarthy >