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Etymology of the English word tauromachy

the English word tauromachy
derived from the Greek word tauromachia, ταυρομαχία
using the Greek prefix tauro-
derived from the Greek word tauros, ταῦρος (a bullock)
derived from the Greek word mache, μάχη (a battle; controversy)

Date

The earliest known usage of tauromachy in English dates from the 19th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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