Where does “tauricornous” come from?
tauricornous (English) comes from Latin cornū, from Proto-Indo-European ḱerh₂- — head, top; horn.
tauricornous (English): Having horns like those of a bull
Definitions
- Having horns like those of a bull
Ancestry of “tauricornous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | cornū | — |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱerh₂- | head, top; horn |