Croesus
Pronunciation : Croe"sus (kr"ss)
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L., fr. G.
Definition : Defn: A king of Lydia who flourished in the 6th century b. c., and was renowned for his vast wealth; hence, a common appellation for a very rich man; as, he is veritable Croesus.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913