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taurus

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtɔɹəs// tau·rus

n. the second sign of the zodiac, represented by a bull. People born between April 20 and May 20 are called this.

n. the second sign of the zodiac, traditionally associated with the constellation of the same name. Refers to the period from approximately April 20 to May 20.


SIMPLE

My sister is a Taurus, so she is very determined.

CONTEXTUAL

According to the horoscope in the morning paper, Taurus should expect a financial surprise this week.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

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.

Etymology 2

From Latin Taurus, from Ancient Greek Ταῦρος (Taûros)

Usage

When referring to the zodiac sign or the constellation, it is almost always capitalised.

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