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noun, feminine

délices de Capoue

/de.lis də ka.pu/

noun, feminine/de.lis də ka.pu/

wallowing in pleasure, voluptuous idleness

s'endormir dans les délices de Capoue

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.

délices de Capoue — French Dictionary | Passage