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Meaning of Pyrrhus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈpaɪɹəs

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Български пир
Ελληνικά πυρρός
Français Pyrrhus
Հայերեն Պյուռոս
Italiano Pirro
Polski Pyrrus
Português Pirro
Русский Пирр

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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