noun
Uncommon
Taurus
TAW-ruhs
Taurus (noun) means the second sign of the zodiac, represented by the bull, covering roughly late April to late May. Example: “As a Taurus, she's known for being stubborn but reliable.”
noun
1
The second sign of the zodiac, represented by the bull, covering roughly late April to late May.
"As a Taurus, she's known for being stubborn but reliable."
"His birthday falls in early May, right in the middle of Taurus."
2
A constellation in the northern sky, traditionally pictured as a bull.
"You can spot Taurus by locating the bright star Aldebaran."
How to use Taurus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe bull-shaped zodiac sign and constellation, and by extension a person born under it.
Common pairings
a Taurus star sign
born under Taurus
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- Plural
- Tauruses
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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.
