About The Word Croesus
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Croesus
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What's The Definition Of Croesus?
[n] a very wealthy man
[n] last king of Lydia (died in 546 BC) Synonyms | Synonyms for Croesus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Croesus: See Also | have | king | male monarch | rich person | wealthy person Croesus In Webster's Dictionary \Cr[oe]"sus\ (kr[=e]"s[u^]s), n. [L., fr. G. Kroi^sos.]
A king of Lydia who flourished in the 6th century b. c., and
was renowned for his vast wealth; hence, a common appellation
for a very rich man; as, he is a veritable Cr[oe]sus.
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