Pyrrhus
English
Etymology
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek Πύρρος (Púrrhos).
Pronunciation
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.
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Greek given name
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Proper noun
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