Pyrrhic victory
English
WOTD – 5 July 2007
Etymology
Named after the Greek king Pyrrhus of Epirus, who suffered heavy losses while defeating the Romans.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌpɪɹ.ɪk ˈvɪk.t(ə)ɹ.i/
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Noun
Pyrrhic victory (plural Pyrrhic victories)
Synonyms
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Translations
a costly victory
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