taurus

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to the second astrological sign of the zodiac, a constellation in the northern hemisphere, or a person born under this sign.

• 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся ко второму астрологическому знаку зодиака, созвездию в северном полушарии или человеку, рожденному под этим знаком.

1. Zodiac sign B1 formal

   The second sign of the zodiac, represented by the bull, covering dates from approximately April 20 to May 20.

   • Her birthday is in May, so she is a Taurus.
   • Taurus is an earth sign known for being reliable and patient.
   • People born under Taurus are often said to be stubborn but loyal.

   🇷🇺Телец

   Synonyms: bull

2. Constellation B2 formal scientific

   A constellation in the northern hemisphere, located near Orion, between Aries and Gemini.

   • The Taurus constellation is visible in the winter sky.
   • Astronomers study the star cluster in Taurus called the Pleiades.
   • Taurus is one of the oldest known constellations.

   🇷🇺Телец

   Synonyms: bull

3. Person born under Taurus A2 informal

   A person whose astrological sign is Taurus, typically born between April 20 and May 20.

   • My brother is a Taurus and he loves good food.
   • Tauruses are known for their determination.
   • She is a typical Taurus: practical and hardworking.

   🇷🇺Телец

4. Historical figure (Venezuelan terrorist) C2 formal political

   A Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father, who trained and worked with many terrorist groups, born in 1949.

   • The notorious figure known as Taurus was involved in international terrorism.
   • Taurus was trained by various extremist organizations.
   • His father's Marxist-Leninist beliefs influenced his early life.

   🇷🇺Историческая фигура (венесуэльский террорист)

   Synonyms: carlos

• tauruses plural form
• tauruses' possessive plural form
• taurus's possessive singular form