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Pyrrhus

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Pyr·rhus  (prs) 319-272 b.c.
King of Epirus (306-302 and 297-272) who defeated the Romans at Heraclea (280) and Asculum (279) despite his own staggering losses.
Pyrrhus [ˈpɪrəs]
n
1. (Biographies / Pyrrhus (319 bc-272 bc) M, Greek, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) 319-272 bc, king of Epirus (306-272). He invaded Italy but was ultimately defeated by the Romans (275 bc)
2. (Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) another name for Neoptolemus
Pyrrhic  adj
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Noun1.PyrrhusPyrrhus - king of Epirus; defeated the Romans in two battles in spite of staggering losses (319-272 BC)
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Pyrrhus [ˈpɪrəs] N → Pirro


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