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单词 aureus
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Definition of aureus in English:

aureus

nounPlural aurei ˈɔːrɪəsˈôrēəs
  • A Roman coin of the late republic and empire, worth 25 silver denarii.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The highest price at the auction was paid for a Roman gold medallion of 4 aurei struck in AD 308 for the Roman Emperor Maxentius.
    • Roman trade coins, ranging from the silver dinarii, issued by Augustus, to the gold aurei, minted by Tiberius and Nero, are a highlight.
    • The gold denomination of the Roman Empire was the aureus, which was worth twenty-five silver denarii.

Origin

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

 
 

Definition of aureus in US English:

aureus

nounˈôrēəs
  • A gold coin of ancient Rome, worth 25 silver denarii.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The gold denomination of the Roman Empire was the aureus, which was worth twenty-five silver denarii.
    • Roman trade coins, ranging from the silver dinarii, issued by Augustus, to the gold aurei, minted by Tiberius and Nero, are a highlight.
    • The highest price at the auction was paid for a Roman gold medallion of 4 aurei struck in AD 308 for the Roman Emperor Maxentius.

Origin

Latin, noun use of aureus ‘golden’, from aurum ‘gold’.

 
 
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