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Meaning of "pyrrhus"
Pyrrhus (adverb): potentially a misspelling, not a commonly recognized term in English
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- 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.
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Pyrrhus took up position there and waited.
He engages in discussion with Pyrrhus on this matter.
Pyrrhus has yielded up his faithless life.
It refers to this guy named Pyrrhus.
Pyrrhus was also known to be very benevolent.
Her portrait is found on some of the coins of her son Pyrrhus.
Pyrrhus was known for his benevolence.
Plutarch wrote that Pyrrhus divided his forces into two divisions.
Pyrrhus held him in high regard.
The user must command the army of Pyrrhus as he attempts to capture Sparta.
Pyrrhus arranges peace between them.
The city was for a time included among the dominions of Pyrrhus of Epirus.
Pyrrhus was already beginning to retire.
The altar delivers oracles at that time of year when Pyrrhus was vanquished.
Pyrrhus was king of the epirotes.
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Rome steadfastly refused to negotiate with Pyrrhus as long as his army remained in Italy.
Pyrrhus wrote memoirs and several books on the art of war.
After receiving a favourable omen during the night Pyrrhus renewed his assault.
Pyrrhus thought about it.
She takes her own life by the side of Pyrrhus and Orestes goes mad.
Pyrrhus thought he might regain his see by the help of the pope.
Three major battles were fought with the first two being Pyrrhic victories for Pyrrhus.
Pyrrhus eventually gave in to their proposals and broke off the peace negotiations.
Pantauchus challenged king Pyrrhus himself and soon enough a hard duel began between them.
Pyrrhus threw himself into the sea and managed to reach the coast.
He was able to defeat Pyrrhus and Cleonymus decisively.
Pyrrhus should think who he would offer as sureties for the payment of penalties.
It is doubtful how long Pyrrhus reigned in Macedonia.
Pyrrhus then began to march into Etruria.
This made them resentful towards Pyrrhus.
Pyrrhus withdraws and gets close to Campania.
Hecuba urges him to kill Pyrrhus.
Pyrrhus offers to negotiate with the Romans.
Stephen is teaching a history class on the victories of Pyrrhus of Epirus.
Pyrrhus then began to march towards Rome.
He was also an uncle of Pyrrhus of Epirus.
Pyrrhus refuses battle and returns to Tarentum.
Then he witnessed clashes between Pyrrhus and the Romans.
Pyrrhus defeated the Romans on two separate occasions.
He also allied with Pyrrhus.
Boophis pyrrhus is a species of frog in the Mantellidae family.
Hermione asks Orestes to avenge her scorn from Pyrrhus by killing him.
Pyrrhus of Epirus is victorious but at a very great price.
The conflicts with Pyrrhus would have a great effect on Rome.
Pyrrhus marched towards Rome plundering everything on the way.
Ptolemy decides to support Pyrrhus of Epirus and restores him to his kingdom.
Pyrrhus gave her name to a new city called Berenicis.
Mago visits the camp of Pyrrhus on his way back from Rome.
Pyrrhus added the fleet of Syracuse to his own fleet.
Embassies from many Sicilian cities come to Pyrrhus offering their support.
