Pyrrhus

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek Πύρρος (Púrrhos).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈpaɪɹəs/, /ˈpɪɹəs/

Proper noun[edit]

Pyrrhus

  1. 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.

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French[edit]

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Proper noun[edit]

Pyrrhus m

  1. Pyrrhus

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