Pyrrhus
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Πύρρος (Púrrhos).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈpaɪɹəs/, /ˈpɪɹəs/
Proper noun
Pyrrhus
- Ancient Greek given name, particularly worn by the king of Epirus (319-272 BC) who defeated Romans in several battles, but sustained heavy losses, from which the term Pyrrhic victory was coined.
Derived terms
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