Pyrrhus

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek Πύρρος (Púrrhos). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈpaɪɹəs/, /ˈpɪɹəs/ === Proper noun === Pyrrhus A male given name from Ancient Greek. (Ancient Greece) Pyrrhus of Epirus, the king of Epirus (319–272 BCE) who defeated Romans in several battles, but sustained heavy losses (Pyrrhic victories). ==== Derived terms ==== Pyrrhic ==== Translations ==== == French == === Proper noun === Pyrrhus m Pyrrhus ==== Derived terms ==== victoire à la Pyrrhus