Taurian
/ˈtɔːriən/noun
Of or relating to a bull, Taurus, or the zodiac sign Taurus.
Did you know?The root behind Taurus also gave English words like "tornado," "torpedo," and "tournament," all tied to the ancient idea of something spinning, charging, or striking with force.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*tauro-
“bull”
Ancient Greek
Greek
taûros
“bull”
Latin
Latin
taurus
“bull”
Late Latin
Latin
taurianus
“of a bull; Taurian”
Modern English
English
taurian
“relating to Taurus or to bulls”
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