English

Proper noun

Pyrrhus

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.

Translations

Derived terms

• Pyrrhic victory

French

Proper noun

Pyrrhus m

1. Pyrrhus

Derived terms

• victoire à la Pyrrhus