Taurean
|Taur-e-an|
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/tɔːrˈiːən/
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/tɔːˈriːən/
of the bull; relating to Taurus
Etymology
'Taurean' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Taurus', where 'taurus' meant 'bull'. The English adjective was formed with the suffix '-ean' to mean 'of or relating to Taurus'.
'Taurean' developed from the Latin 'Taurus' (borrowed into English as the name of the constellation/sign) plus the adjectival suffix '-ean' (from Latin/Medieval Latin usage). The sequence: Latin 'taurus' → Medieval/Modern Latin 'Taurus' (constellation/sign) → English 'Taurean'.
Initially it meant 'of the bull' (literal reference to a bull), but over time it came to mean 'relating to the zodiac sign Taurus' and, by extension, 'having characteristics associated with Taurus'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person born under the zodiac sign Taurus (April 20–May 20).
As a Taurean, she preferred routine and reliable friends.
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Adjective 1
relating to the zodiac sign Taurus, or having qualities traditionally associated with Taurus (e.g., stubbornness, steadiness, sensuality).
His Taurean tendencies made him steady and sometimes stubborn in decisions.
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Last updated: 2025/12/24 17:16