Minotaur
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See also: minotaur
English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek Μινώταυρος (Minṓtauros), from Μίνως (Mínōs, “king of Crete”) + ταῦρος (taûros, “bull”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
the Minotaur
- (Greek mythology) A monster, half man and half bull, who dwelled in the labyrinth in Crete and who was killed by Theseus.
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Polish[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Learned borrowing from Latin Minotaurus, from Ancient Greek Μινώταυρος (Minṓtauros).
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Minotaur m animal
- (Greek mythology) Minotaur (monster, half man and half bull, who dwelled in the labyrinth in Crete and who was killed by Theseus)
Declension[edit]
Declension of Minotaur
| singular | |
|---|---|
| nominative | Minotaur |
| genitive | Minotaura |
| dative | Minotaurowi |
| accusative | Minotaura |
| instrumental | Minotaurem |
| locative | Minotaurze |
| vocative | Minotaurze |
Derived terms[edit]
adjective
Further reading[edit]
- Minotaur in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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