aureus

American

[awr-ee-uhs] / ˈɔr i əs /

noun

plural

aurei

a gold coin and monetary unit of ancient Rome, from Caesar to Constantine I.

aureus British

/ ˈɔːrɪəs /

noun

a gold coin of the Roman Empire

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Etymology

Origin of aureus

1600–10; < Latin: literally, golden

Example Sentences

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Encouraged by the results against viral infections, the researchers also tested the vaccine against bacterial respiratory pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii.

From Science Daily

The team showed the vaccine also protects against two species of bacteria - Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii.

From BBC

Both were tested on multiple types of bacteria, including harmful strains like Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli, as well as beneficial probiotic bacteria such as Lactobacillus rhamnosus.

From Science Daily

According to the company's filings, Sunjay Kapur was the sole beneficiary of the RK Family Trust, which controls the promoters' stake in Sona Comstar via Aureus Investments.

From BBC

The remaining 28.02% is held by promoters via a company called Aureus Investments Pvt Ltd.

From BBC

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