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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   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.

Example

More examples

"Pyrrhus came into Italy with a great army and many elephants."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Πύρρος (Púrrhos).

Related phrases

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