# Pyrrhus

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈpaɪɹəs/ · frequency rank #74,423

## Definitions
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.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek Πύρρος (Púrrhos).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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