English translation: sumptuous, elaborate, lavish, lucullean [word comes from Lucullus, ancient Roman consul noted for elaborate banquets]
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German term or phrase:
lukullisch
English translation:
sumptuous, elaborate, lavish, lucullean [word comes from Lucullus, ancient Roman consul noted for elaborate banquets]
German to English translations [PRO] Marketing - Tourism & Travel / hotels/cooking
German term or phrase: lukullisch
From a holiday brochure - can't find this anywhere! I know it must be something positive, but is it "extravagant/gourmet/fresh/delicious" or something else?
"sowie lukullische Genüsse mit Produkten aus der Region."
Thanks guys, I had never heard of this! I went with "sumptuous", but will put some of the other suggestions in the glossary too! 4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer
Explanation: lu|kul|lisch <Adj.> [nach dem röm. Feldherrn Lucullus (etwa 11757 v.Chr.)] (bildungsspr.): (von einem Essen) üppig u. dabei erlesen: ein -es Menü; l. speisen.
"lukullisch" comes from the Latin word "Lucullus":
Lu·cul·lus (l-kls), Lucius Licinius 110?-57? b.c.
(Military)
Roman general and consul noted for his self-indulgence.
We had a glorious Christmas dinner, fit for the halls of Lucullus, and ate far more than was good for us, none daring to make us afraid on that one day of the year.
The Golden Road by Montgomery, Lucy Maud
Main Entry: Lu·cul·lan
Pronunciation: lü-'k&-l&n
Variant(s): also Lu·cul·li·an /-'k&-lE-&n/
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin lucullanus of Licinius Lucullus; from his reputation for luxurious banquets
: LAVISH, LUXURIOUS <a Lucullan feast>
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