Aureus

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɔːɹɪəs/

Origin

From Latin aureus ("golden; gold coin equivalent to 25 denarii"), noun use of adjective, from aurum ("gold").

Full definition of aureus

Noun

1. A gold coin, minted in the Roman Empire from approximately 100 BC to 309 , equal to 25 denarii.

Anagrams

• uraeus