Taurus
noun, genitive Tauri
[tawr-ahy] /ˈtɔr aɪ/ (Show IPA), for 1.
1.
Astronomy. the Bull, a zodiacal constellation between Gemini and Aries, containing the bright star Aldebaran.
2.
Astrology.
the second sign of the zodiac: the fixed earth sign.
a person born under this sign, usually between April 20th and May 20th.
noun
1.
a mountain range in S Turkey: highest peak, 12,251 feet (3734 meters).
noun (Latin genitive) Tauri (ˈtɔːraɪ)
1.
(astronomy) a zodiacal constellation in the N hemisphere lying close to Orion and between Aries and Gemini. It contains the star Aldebaran, the star clusters Hyades and Pleiades, and the Crab Nebula
2.
(astrology)
Also called the Bull. the second sign of the zodiac, symbol ♉, having a fixed earth classification and ruled by the planet Venus. The sun is in this sign between about April 20 and May 20
a person born when the sun is in this sign
adjective
3.
born under or characteristic of Taurus
Taurus
(tôr’əs)
A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Orion and Aries. Taurus (the Bull) contains the bright star Aldebaran and the grouping known as the Pleiades. It is the second sign of the zodiac.
Read Also:
- Taurus mountains
plural noun 1. a mountain range in S Turkey, parallel to the Mediterranean coast: crossed by the Cilician Gates; continued in the northeast by the Anti-Taurus range. Highest peak: Kaldi Dağ, 3734 m (12 251 ft)
- Taussig
noun 1. Frank William, 1859–1940, U.S. economist. Taussig Taus·sig (tou’sĭg), Helen. 1898-1986. American pediatrician and embryologist noted for her work on congenital defects of the heart. With Alfred Blalock she developed the pulmonary bypass operation for the treatment of blue babies.
- Taussig-bing syndrome
Taussig-Bing syndrome (-bĭng’) n. A rare malformation of the heart characterized by transposition of the aorta, which arises from the right ventricle, and by ventricular septal defect, hypertrophy of the right ventricle, and a pulmonary artery that is situated behind the aorta.
- Taut
adjective, tauter, tautest. 1. tightly drawn; tense; not slack. 2. emotionally or mentally strained or tense: taut nerves. 3. in good order or condition; tidy; neat. adjective 1. tightly stretched; tense 2. showing nervous strain; stressed 3. (mainly nautical) in good order; neat
- Tautavel-man
[taw-tuh-vel] /ˈtɔ təˌvɛl/ noun 1. Arago man.