noun
Italian pope from 1458 to 1464 who is remembered for his unsuccessful attempt to lead a crusade against the Turks (1405-1464)
• Syn: ↑Pius II, ↑Enea Silvio Piccolomini
• Instance Hypernyms:
↑pope, ↑Catholic Pope, ↑Roman Catholic Pope, ↑pontiff, ↑Holy Father, ↑Vicar of Christ, ↑Bishop of Rome
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/sil"vee euhs/
1. Also, Aeneas Sylvius. literary name of Pius II.
2. Rom. Legend. a king of Alba Longa.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.