Taurus definition
- In September and October, the constellation can be traced along the eastern horizon after sunset; it appears between Aries and Gemini, for anyone who is versed in the locations of the other zodiac constellations.
- During the winter months, the Constellation Taurus is located in the night sky of the northern hemisphere.
- As winter changes into spring, Taurus moves across the sky; by March, it appears on the western horizon.
An example of Taurus is a group of stars in the Northern Hemisphere.
An example of a Taurus is someone born on April 25th.
Other Word Forms
Noun
Origin of taurus
- Middle English from Latin bull, the constellation Taurus tauro- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Latin Taurus, from Ancient Greek Ταῦρος (Tauros)
From Wiktionary
- New Latin, from Latin taurus (“bull")
From Wiktionary
- From Latin taurus (“bull").
From Wiktionary