aureus

noun

au·​re·​us ˈȯr-ē-əs 

plural aurei

ˈȯr-ē-ˌī

: a gold coin of ancient Rome varying in weight from ¹/₃₀ to ¹/₇₀ libra

Word History

Etymology

Latin, literally, golden, from aurum gold; akin to Old Prussian ausis gold

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for aureus

• calcareous
• noncalcareous