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Tawro

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Tagalog

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Spanish Tauro, from Latin taurus (bull). Doublet of toro.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Tawro (Baybayin spelling ᜆᜏ᜔ᜇᜓ)

  1. (astronomy) Taurus (constellation)
    Synonym: Damulag
  2. (astrology) Taurus (zodiac sign)
    Synonym: Damulag

See also

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Zodiac signs in Tagalog · signo ng sodyako (layout · text)
Aryes, Tupa Tawro, Damulag Heminis, Kambal Kanser, Alimango
Leo, Halimaw Birgo, Dalaga Libra, Timbangan Eskorpiyo, Alakdan
Sahitaryo, Mamamana Kaprikorniyo, Kambing Akwaryo, Manunubig Pisis, Isda

Further reading

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  • Tauro”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018
  • Cuadrado Muñiz, Adolfo (1972) Hispanismos en el tagalo: diccionario de vocablos de origen español vigentes en esta lengua filipina, Madrid: Oficina de Educación Iberoamericana, page 552