croesus Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun last king of Lydia (died in 546 BC)
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noun a very wealthy man
WordNet
Croe"sus noun
Etymology
L., fr. G. .Definitions
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 veritable .Croesus