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a combining form meaning “bull,” used in the formation of compound words: taurocholic.
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Origin of tauro-
Combining form representing Latin taurus,Greek taûros
Words nearby tauro-
Tauranga, tauri-, Taurids, tauriform, taurine, tauro-, taurobolium, taurocholic, taurocholic acid, tauromachy, Taurus
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How to use tauro- in a sentence
There has been no comment from the mayor of Gioia Tauro, who recently was arrested.
Syria’s Chemical Weapons Arrive in Notorious Mafia Port|Barbie Latza Nadeau, Christopher Dickey|July 1, 2014|DAILY BEASTBut before that happens, we have to hope nothing goes wrong in Gioia Tauro.
Syria’s Chemical Weapons Arrive in Notorious Mafia Port|Barbie Latza Nadeau, Christopher Dickey|July 1, 2014|DAILY BEASTNow then, Mr. Niblo; why should you not establish a Tauro-drome in the centre of civilization?
Mathieu Ropars: et cetera|William Young
British Dictionary definitions for tauro-
tauro-
before a vowel taur-
combining form
denoting a bulltauromachy
Word Origin for tauro-
from Latin taurus bull, Greek tauros
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