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a combining form meaning “bull,” used in the formation of compound words: taurocholic.

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Also taur-, tauri-.

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 BEAST
But 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 BEAST
Now 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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