aureus

American  

[awr-ee-uhs] / ˈɔr i əs /

noun

plural

aurei

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

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aureus British  

/ ˈɔːrɪəs /

noun

1. a gold coin of the Roman Empire

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Etymology

Origin of aureus

1600–10; < Latin: literally, golden

Example Sentences

The treatment reduced harmful bacteria such as Porphyromonas gingivalis and Staphylococcus aureus and lowered inflammation levels.

From Science Daily

Intelectin-2 can also neutralize or eliminate pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae, which are often difficult to treat with antibiotics.

From Science Daily

Aureus shares were up 9% shortly after the open at $5.32, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 0.9% and 1.1%, respectively.

From Barron's

Aureus had a market value of less than $100 million.

From Barron's

Powerus will become public after merging with Aureus Greenway Holdings.

From The Wall Street Journal