Pyrrhus
[ pir-uhs ]
/ ˈpɪr əs /
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noun
c318–272 b.c., king of Epirus c300–272.
Classical Mythology. Neoptolemus.
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Pyrrhus
/ (ˈpɪrəs) /
noun
319–272 bc, king of Epirus (306–272). He invaded Italy but was ultimately defeated by the Romans (275 bc)
another name for Neoptolemus
Derived forms of Pyrrhus
Pyrrhic, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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