Associations to the word «Croesus»

Wiktionary

CROESUS, proper noun. (historical) A male given name.
CROESUS, proper noun. (specifically) A king of Lydia, noted for his great wealth.
CROESUS, noun. (figuratively) A rich person.
CRŒSUS, proper noun. Alternative spelling of Croesus
CRŒSUS, noun. Obsolete form of Croesus.

Dictionary definition

CROESUS, noun. Last king of Lydia (died in 546 BC).
CROESUS, noun. A very wealthy man.

Wise words

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