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aureus

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrɪəs/
Definition of aureus

noun (plural aurei)

  • a Roman coin of the late republic and empire, worth 25 silver denarii.

Origin:

Latin, noun use of aureus 'golden', from aurum 'gold'

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