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   Croe·sus

   /ˈkrēsəs/

   

   • 1. (6th century bc), last king of Lydia c. 560–546 bc. Renowned for his great wealth, he subjugated the Greek cities on the coast of Asia Minor before being overthrown by Cyrus the Great of Persia.

   noun

   • 1. a person of great wealth: "all that is needed now is a Croesus with a vision other than the acquisition of still greater wealth"

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