Taurus
|Tau-rus|
B2
/ˈtɔːrəs/
bull
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Taurus' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'taurus', meaning 'bull'.
Historical Evolution
'Taurus' was used in Latin to denote the bull, and it has been adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bull', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the second astrological sign in the zodiac, symbolized by the bull, covering April 20 to May 20.
People born under the sign of Taurus are said to be reliable and patient.
Noun 2
a constellation in the northern sky, representing a bull.
Taurus is one of the oldest constellations known to humanity.
Last updated: 2025/07/21 05:42