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Pyrrhus - What does it mean?

Definition of 'Pyrrhus'

English

(wikipedia)

Proper noun

(en-proper noun)
  • 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

    *Pyrrhic victory

    Similar to 'Pyrrhus'

    Piraeus, Powers, Paharis, Peorias, Perris, Perriss, Pharos