aureus

American  

[awr-ee-uhs] / ˈɔr i əs /

noun

plural

aurei

1. a gold coin and monetary unit of ancient Rome, from Caesar to Constantine I.

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aureus British  

/ ˈɔːrɪəs /

noun

1. a gold coin of the Roman Empire

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Etymology

Origin of aureus

1600–10; < Latin: literally, golden

Example Sentences

The team showed the vaccine also protects against two species of bacteria - Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Both were tested on multiple types of bacteria, including harmful strains like Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli, as well as beneficial probiotic bacteria such as Lactobacillus rhamnosus.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

Vaccines currently in development for Staphylococcus aureus infections, including MRSA, might have the side effect of fighting atopic dermatitis, cellulitis and impetigo — maybe even acne.

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025

In the latest paper, Huang announced several discoveries that will help the development of a carbohydrate-based vaccine for infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and its "superbug" relative methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024

"Ardet apex capiti, cristisque a vertici flamma Funditur, et vastos umbo vomit aureus ignes: Non secus, ac liquida si quando nocti comet� Sanguinei lugubre rubent, aut Sirius ardor," &c.

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 101, October 4, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various