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taurid

taurid

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Relating to a November meteor shower that appears near the group of stars called Taurus
  • adjective
  • /ˈtɔːrɪd/
: taurido
  • The taurid meteor shower peaks in November.

Examples

  • The taurid shower is known for producing bright fireballs visible to the naked eye.

  • Astronomers observed several taurid meteors streaking across the night sky in November.

  • She wrote an article about the history and significance of taurid meteor activity.

  • Many astronomers study the taurid constellation.

  • In November, stargazers eagerly await the appearance of taurid meteors lighting up the sky.

  • The famous taurid meteor shower often captivates viewers with its stunning brightness and frequency.

  • During the taurid meteor shower, many people gather outside to watch the spectacular display of shooting stars.

Surface Forms

taurid positive

Morphology

taurid = Taurus (semi-transparent) = taur + id

The word is derived from 'Taurus', but the suffix '-id' is not commonly recognized by learners as indicating relation.

Etymology

Taurid comes from Taurus, the Latin name for the 'bull' and the group of stars with that name. The Taurid meteors seem to come from that part of the sky in November, so taurid means 'from Taurus' and is used for things relating to the Taurid shower or the Taurus sign.