Lucan

American  

[loo-kuhn] / ˈlu kən /

noun

1. Marcus Annaeus Lucanus, a.d. 39–65, Roman poet, born in Spain.

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Lucan ¹ British  

/ ˈluːkən /

noun

1. Latin name Marcus Annaeus Lucanus. 39–65 _ad , Roman poet. His epic poem Pharsalia describes the civil war between Caesar and Pompey

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Lucan ² British  

/ ˈluːkən /

adjective

1. of or relating to St Luke or St Luke's gospel

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Example Sentences

As a teenager, living in Lucan, Dublin, he quit his job as an apprentice plumber to pursue a career in a sport that was relatively unknown in Ireland.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2024

"The man was taken to Lucan Garda Station where he was later charged. He has been released pending an appearance before Blanchardstown District Court at a later date," a police spokesperson told the Irish Independent.

From Fox News • Mar. 23, 2022

Ten days later when he went to San Diego to deliver a paper on the role of Julius Caesar in the epic poem “Pharsalia” by Lucan, she sent a note and flowers to the hotel.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2020

He led Ana to Glenwood House, an abandoned property on Clonee Road, Lucan, where Boy A was waiting.

From The Guardian • Jun. 18, 2019

"Get to the armory and tell Lucan that Ser Lyonel notched his sword in practice and needs a new one. Here's his mark."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin