This week's theme: eponyms. lucullan (loo-KUHL-uhn) adjective
Lavish, luxurious. [After a Roman general Lucius Licinius Lucullus (c. 110-57 BCE), who was known for his sumptuous banquets.] Today's word in Visual Thesaurus: http://visualthesaurus.com/?w1=lucullan -Anu Garg (words at wordsmith.org) "Mr. Buzzi's tastes run the gamut from the simplest to the most Lucullan." Aram Bakshian Jr.; Gastronomy; The Wall Street Journal (New York); Sep 24, 2005. Sponsors' messages: Read Film Scripts for Film Investment Funds. No Exp. Required. Start Now. Up to $250/Script. Competitive Selection. http://kinostat.com/register.php orijinz is a smash! "Great, great, GREAT word game!" "So much Fun" A great teachers, graduation or Father's day gift! Only $14.95. http://entspire.com ............................................................................ A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship. But though to the outer ear these trees are now silent, their songs never cease. -John Muir, naturalist, explorer, and writer (1838-1914) Send your comments to (words AT wordsmith.org). To unsubscribe, update address send gift subscription, etc., visit http://wordsmith.org/awad/subscriber.html Pronunciation: http://wordsmith.org/words/lucullan.mp3 Permalink: http://wordsmith.org/words/lucullan.html This message was sent to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]".