Taurus the Bull
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- proper noun
- Individuals born between April 20 and May 20 belong to Taurus the Bull, which is symbolized by a bull.
Examples
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The sun enters Taurus the Bull around April 20 each year.
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Many people born under Taurus the Bull are said to be practical and reliable.
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In astrology, Taurus the Bull is associated with patience and determination.
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People born under Taurus the Bull are often very practical.
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Are you a Taurus the Bull?
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In astrology, Taurus the Bull is known for its traits of patience and determination.
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The zodiac sign Taurus the Bull represents those born from late April to late May.
Synonyms
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A zodiac sign for people born about April 20 to May 20, shown as a bull
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The second sign of the zodiac from late April to late May
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is directly compositional: 'Taurus' names the astrological sign and 'the Bull' simply specifies its symbolic animal, so a learner who knows both words (and the definite article) can infer it refers to the zodiac sign symbolized by a bull. This mapping is cross-linguistically common and follows straightforward noun + apposition patterns, making the meaning immediately clear to B1 learners who know the constituents.
Etymology
Taurus the Bull comes from a very old picture in the sky: people long ago saw a group of stars that looked like a bull, so they called the sign Taurus. Bulls are strong, steady and often stubborn, so this image helps explain why the sign is linked to 'patience' and 'determination'.