Minotaur

See also: minotaur

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Μινώταυρος (Minṓtauros), from Μίνως (Mínōs, “king of Crete”) + ταῦρος (taûros, “bull”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmaɪ.nə.tɔː(ɹ)/

Proper noun

the Minotaur

  1. (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

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Μινώταυρος (Minṓtauros).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /miˈnɔ.tawr/
  • Audio(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔtawr
  • Syllabification: Mi‧no‧taur

Proper noun

Minotaur m anim

  1. (Greek mythology) Minotaur

Declension
Declension of Minotaur
singular
nominative Minotaur
genitive Minotaura
dative Minotaurowi
accusative Minotaura
instrumental Minotaurem
locative Minotaurze
vocative Minotaurze

Derived terms
adjective
  • minotaurzy

Further reading
  • Minotaur in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • Minotaur in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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