minotaure
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Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Μινώταυρος (Minṓtauros), from Μίνως (Mínōs, “Minos (king of Crete)”) + ταῦρος (taûros, “bull”).
Pronunciation
Noun
minotaure m (plural minotaures)
French
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Μινώταυρος (Minṓtauros), from Μίνως (Mínōs, “Minos (king of Crete)”) + ταῦρος (taûros, “bull”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /mi.nɔ.tɔʁ/
Audio (Switzerland): (file)
Noun
minotaure m (plural minotaures)
Further reading
- “minotaure”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé , 2012.