taurus

indénombrable · nom propre

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.

• 🇫🇷Nom propre se rapportant au deuxième signe astrologique du zodiaque, à la constellation de l'hémisphère nord, ou à une personne née sous ce signe.

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.

   🇫🇷Taureau (signe zodiacal)

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Taureau (constellation)

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Taureau (signe astrologique)

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.

   🇫🇷Taurus (terroriste vénézuélien)

   Synonymes: carlos

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