Pyrrhus
[
pir
-
uh
s]
/ˈpɪr əs/
noun
1.
c318–272 b.c,
king of Epirus c300–272.
2.
Classical Mythology,
Neoptolemus
.
British Dictionary definitions for
Pyrrhus
Pyrrhus
/
ˈpɪrəs
/
noun
1.
319–272
bc
, king of Epirus (306–272). He invaded Italy but was ultimately defeated by the Romans (275
bc
)
2.
another name for
Neoptolemus
Derived Forms
Pyrrhic,
adjective