Associations to the word «Pyrrhus»
Noun
- Battle
- Throne
- Pledge
- Citadel
- Peace
- Retreat
- Statesman
- Athens
- Tile
- Army
- Bravery
- Siege
- Casualty
- Dominion
- Troop
- Captive
- Ox
- Retreated
- Departure
- Tara
- Conqueror
- Rhodes
- Possession
- Ti
- Senate
- Courage
- Alliance
- Chariot
- Ditch
- Expedition
- Great
- Aid
- Refuse
- Resist
- Tis
- Invite
- Abandon
- Ambassador
- Sword
- Infantry
- Soldier
- Apollo
- Sovereignty
- Son
- Pyramid
- Prisoner
- Homer
- Haste
- Nay
- Derby
- Spear
- Campaign
- Lance
- Fight
- Blow
- Fortune
- Assist
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
PYRRHUS, proper noun. 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.
Dictionary definition
PYRRHUS, noun. King of Epirus; defeated the Romans in two battles in spite of staggering losses (319-272 BC).
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