About The Word Minotaur
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Minotaur
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What's The Definition Of Minotaur?
[n] (Greek mythology) a mythical monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man; slain by Theseus
Synonyms | Synonyms for Minotaur: Related Terms | Find terms related to Minotaur: See Also | mythical creature | mythical monster Minotaur In Webster's Dictionary \Min"o*taur\, n. [L. Minotaurus, Gr. ?; Mi`nos, the
husband of Pasipha["e] + tay^ros a bull, the Minotaur being
the offspring of Pasipha["e] and a bull: cf. F. minotaure.]
(Class. Myth.)
A fabled monster, half man and half bull, confined in the
labyrinth constructed by D[ae]dalus in Crete.
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