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Dutch
Etymology
Inherited from Middle Dutch minotaurus, from Latin minōtaurus, from Ancient Greek Μινώταυρος (Minṓtauros). Equivalent to common-noun use of Minotaurus.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌmi.noːˈtɑu̯.rʏs/
- Hyphenation: mi‧no‧tau‧rus
Noun
minotaurus m (plural minotaurussen or minotauri)
- (Greek mythology) minotaur