"Minotaur" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.nə.tɔː(ɹ)/ Forms: the Minotaur [canonical]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek Μινώταυρος (Minṓtauros), from Μίνως (Mínōs, “king of Crete”) + ταῦρος (taûros, “bull”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|Μινώταυρος}} Ancient Greek Μινώταυρος (Minṓtauros) Head templates: {{en-prop|head=the Minotaur}} the Minotaur
  1. (Greek mythology) A monster, half man and half bull, who dwelled in the labyrinth in Crete and who was killed by Theseus. Tags: Greek Categories (topical): Greek mythology Synonyms: minotaur Related terms: Minoan, Minos
    Sense id: en-Minotaur-en-name-Lb7z6LJm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

Alternative forms

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