Word Study
taurus
CIDE DICTIONARY
taurus, n. [L., akin to Gr. tay^ros, and E. steer. See Steer a young ox.].
- The Bull; the second in order of the twelve signs of the zodiac, which the sun enters about the 20th of April; -- marked thus [
1913 Webster] - A genus of ruminants comprising the common domestic cattle. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
taurus, n.
1 a constellation.
2 a the second sign of the zodiac (the Bull). b a person born when the sun is in this sign.
1 a constellation.
2 a the second sign of the zodiac (the Bull). b a person born when the sun is in this sign.
Derivative
Taurean adj. & n.
Etymology
ME f. L, = bull
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