a. Obs. Pertaining to or characteristic of Cleopatra, a famous queen of Egypt. So Cleopatrical a., profusely luxurious.
1632. Lithgow, Trav., I. 6. To beare Sarpedons Scepter; helpe to sound Your Cleopatran clamours.
1597. Bp. Hall, Sat., III. iii. (1602), 53 (D.).
Oh: Cleopatrical! what wanteth there | |
For curious cost, and wondrous choice of cheare? |