name
minotaur
MIH-nuh-taw
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A creature from Greek mythology, half man and half bull, trapped in a labyrinth on Crete and slain by the hero Theseus.
"The myth of the Minotaur has inspired countless books and films."
noun
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Any creature or figure resembling this half-man, half-bull monster.
"The wrestler was built like a minotaur."
How to Use Minotaur
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe mythical bull-headed monster of Greek legend, or, loosely, anything that resembles it in size or strength.
Word Forms
minotaurs plural
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Etymology
From Middle English Minotaure, ultimately from the Greek myth of the same creature.