"délices de Capoue" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [French]

IPA: /de.lis də ka.pu/
Etymology: A reference to Hannibal's campaign in Italy; after securing several victories against the Romans, he decided to spend the winter in Capua instead of marching on Rome directly, which eventually brought about his downfall. Head templates: {{fr-noun|f-p}} délices de Capoue f pl (plural only)
  1. wallowing in pleasure, voluptuous idleness Wikipedia link: Hannibal Tags: feminine, plural, plural-only Related terms: se reposer sur ses lauriers
    Sense id: en-délices_de_Capoue-fr-noun-ejR1f6CI Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header, French pluralia tantum

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