Taurus

noun

Tau·​rus ˈtȯr-əs How to pronounce Taurus (audio)
1
: a zodiacal constellation that contains the Pleiades and Hyades and is represented pictorially by a bull's forequarters
2
a
: the second sign of the zodiac in astrology
b
: one born under the sign of Taurus see Signs of the Zodiac Table

Examples of Taurus in a Sentence

My friend is an Aries while I'm a Taurus.

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin (genitive Tauri), literally, bull

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Taurus was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Taurus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Taurus. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Taurus

noun
Tau·​rus ˈtȯr-əs How to pronounce Taurus (audio)
1
: a group of stars between Aries and Gemini usually pictured as a bull
2
a
: the second sign of the zodiac see zodiac
b
: a person born under the sign of Taurus

Geographical Definition

Taurus

geographical name

Tau·​rus ˈtȯr-əs How to pronounce Taurus (audio)
variants or Turkish Toros
mountains in southern Turkey parallel to the Mediterranean Sea coast

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