Taurus
A mountain range in southern Anatolia, almost 4000 metres high and running parallel to the Mediterranean coast
Proper noun astronomy, natural sciences
- A constellation of the zodiac traditionally figured in the shape of a bull and containing the star Aldebaran.
- See, see, thou hast shot off one of Taurus' horns. - c. 1588–1593 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Lamentable Tragedy of Titus Andronicus”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […]...
Synonyms: Bull
Meronyms: Crab Nebula
- The zodiac sign for the bull, ruled by Venus and covering April 21 - May 21 (tropical astrology) or May 16 - June 15 (sidereal astrology).
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From Latin Taurus (from taurus (“bull”)), from Ancient Greek Ταῦρος (Taûros) (compare Aramaic תּוֹר (tor), Arabic ثَوْر (ṯawr)), ultimately originating with Sumerian 𒄞𒀭𒈾 (GU₄.AN.NA, “Bull of Heaven; constellation Taurus”) . Latin taurus (“bull”) is a doublet of steer, tur, Tavros, and Tarvos.
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Proper noun Entry 2
- A mountain range in southern Anatolia, almost 4000 metres high and running parallel to the Mediterranean coast
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From Latin Taurus, from Ancient Greek Ταῦρος (Taûros)
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Noun
- Someone with a Taurus star sign.
- An automobile model produced by the Ford Motor Company (1986-present).