Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
lukullisch
English translation:
sumptuous, elaborate, lavish, lucullean [word comes from Lucullus, ancient Roman consul noted for elaborate banquets]
Added to glossary by
Hilary Davies Shelby
Nov 18, 2004 22:04
19 yrs ago
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German term
lukullisch
German to English
Marketing
Tourism & Travel
hotels/cooking
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."
"sowie lukullische Genüsse mit Produkten aus der Region."
Proposed translations
(English)
3 +1 | exquisite / sumptuous | Cilian O'Tuama |
5 +2 | Lucullian / Lucullan / lavish / luxurious | Annika Neudecker |
4 +2 | delicious | Olaf Reibedanz |
3 | elaborate/luxurious | Kim Metzger |
3 -1 | culinary delights/delicacies | Francis Lee (X) |
Proposed translations
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4 mins
Selected
exquisite / sumptuous
lukullisch Adjektiv Gericht: exquisite; (üppig) sumptuous; lukullische Leckerbissen gastronomic delights
(Langenscheidt)
new to me
(Langenscheidt)
new to me
Peer comment(s):
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Francis Lee (X)
: new to me too; I reckon it's actually from "leckerlich"
9 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks guys, I had never heard of this! I went with "sumptuous", but will put some of the other suggestions in the glossary too!"
5 mins
elaborate/luxurious
Duden - lukullish: nach dem röm. Feldherrn Lucullus (von einem Essen) üppig und dabei erlesen.
lucullan, lucullean, lucullian
a. pertaining to Lucullus, ancient Roman consul noted for his elaborate banquets.
http://www.tiscali.co.uk/reference/dictionaries/difficultwor...
Lucullean as in the banquets of Lucius Lucinius Lucullus (circa 110–57 B.C.); Roman general and consul: proverbial for his wealth and luxurious banquets.
http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/LitNote/id-25,pageNum-99...
lucullan, lucullean, lucullian
a. pertaining to Lucullus, ancient Roman consul noted for his elaborate banquets.
http://www.tiscali.co.uk/reference/dictionaries/difficultwor...
Lucullean as in the banquets of Lucius Lucinius Lucullus (circa 110–57 B.C.); Roman general and consul: proverbial for his wealth and luxurious banquets.
http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/LitNote/id-25,pageNum-99...
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4 mins
delicious
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.
© Duden - Deutsches Universalwörterbuch, 5. Aufl. Mannheim 2003 [CD-ROM].
There are plenty of options for you to translate this:
delicious, tasty, delectable, luscious, savory, appetizing, palatable, flavorful, succulent, toothsome, exquisite, ambrosial, heavenly, enticing, mouth-watering, nectareous, gourmet, epicurean
:-)
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Note added at 7 mins (2004-11-18 22:11:33 GMT)
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Hang on, I forgot that the word connotes not only exquisite taste but also quantity.
So what if you translate the whole thing as:
**plenty of delicious regional specialties**
© Duden - Deutsches Universalwörterbuch, 5. Aufl. Mannheim 2003 [CD-ROM].
There are plenty of options for you to translate this:
delicious, tasty, delectable, luscious, savory, appetizing, palatable, flavorful, succulent, toothsome, exquisite, ambrosial, heavenly, enticing, mouth-watering, nectareous, gourmet, epicurean
:-)
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Note added at 7 mins (2004-11-18 22:11:33 GMT)
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Hang on, I forgot that the word connotes not only exquisite taste but also quantity.
So what if you translate the whole thing as:
**plenty of delicious regional specialties**
Peer comment(s):
agree |
Cilian O'Tuama
: but etwa 11757 v.Chr.?
5 mins
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That's funny: when I copied the reference from Duden, the hyphen between 117 and 57 got lost! I agree food might not have been *that* great back in 11757 B.C ;-)
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agree |
Edith Kelly
8 hrs
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9 hrs
culinary delights/delicacies
Peer comment(s):
disagree |
David Moore (X)
: This is only saying half of it - and aren't you a little harsh with Annika?
1 hr
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9 mins
Lucullian / Lucullan / lavish / luxurious
Lucullus Word: WordStarts withEnds withDefinition
Yes, it's positive :-)
"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
From http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Lucullus
From www.m-w.com:
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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Note added at 11 mins (2004-11-18 22:15:33 GMT)
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Oops. Sorry. I have no idea where \"Lucullus Word: WordStarts withEnds withDefinition\" part came from. I didn\'t write that. Might have happened whie I pasted the m-w reference.
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Note added at 13 hrs 53 mins (2004-11-19 11:57:37 GMT)
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\"a lavish buffet\"; \"a lucullan feast\"
From: http://216.239.59.104/search?q=cache:oPZdCp30RUIJ:dictionary...
Yes, it's positive :-)
"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
From http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Lucullus
From www.m-w.com:
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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Note added at 11 mins (2004-11-18 22:15:33 GMT)
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Oops. Sorry. I have no idea where \"Lucullus Word: WordStarts withEnds withDefinition\" part came from. I didn\'t write that. Might have happened whie I pasted the m-w reference.
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Note added at 13 hrs 53 mins (2004-11-19 11:57:37 GMT)
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\"a lavish buffet\"; \"a lucullan feast\"
From: http://216.239.59.104/search?q=cache:oPZdCp30RUIJ:dictionary...
Peer comment(s):
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Cilian O'Tuama
: no idea where it came from, but here's another one "Lucullus Word: WordStarts withEnds withDefinition" ;-)//sorry, didn't wanna confuse - just being silly
2 hrs
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Thanks, Cilian :-). Another one? Where? Confused.... // Ahh! I was a wee bit slow on the uptake ;-)
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Francis Lee (X)
: food is not "lavish / luxurious"; 5-point confidence rating?
9 hrs
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Yep. I'm sticking to my 5-point confidence rating :-) I prefer "Lucullan", but food/dinners/buffets etc. can be lavish or luxurious.
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agree |
David Moore (X)
10 hrs
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Thanks, David :-))
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agree |
Kim Metzger
2 days 16 hrs
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Thanks, Kim :-)
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