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Taurus

2 antonyms and opposites of Taurus, grouped by meaning.

Noun — The second sign of the zodiac, represented by the bull, covering roughly late April to late May.

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a Taurus star sign born under Taurus

Etymology

From Latin taurus ("bull"), going back to Ancient Greek Taûros, ultimately from a much older Sumerian phrase describing the "Bull of Heaven."

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What does “Taurus” mean?

The word “Taurus” means the second sign of the zodiac, represented by the bull, covering roughly late April to late May. In plain terms, the bull-shaped zodiac sign and constellation, and by extension a person born under it.

How do you pronounce “Taurus”?

“Taurus” is pronounced TAW-ruhs (/ˈtɑɹəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Taurus” in a sentence?

Here is “Taurus” used in a sentence: “As a Taurus, she's known for being stubborn but reliable.”

What is another word for “Taurus”?

Words with a similar meaning to “Taurus” include Bull.

What is the opposite of “Taurus”?

The opposite of “Taurus” — its antonyms — are Scorpio and Scorpius.

What part of speech is “Taurus”?

“Taurus” is a noun.

Where does the word “Taurus” come from?

The word “Taurus” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin taurus ("bull"), going back to Ancient Greek Taûros, ultimately from a much older Sumerian phrase describing the "Bull of Heaven.".

Is “Taurus” a common word?

“Taurus” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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