taurine

Definitions


[ˈtɔːriːn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an amino acid containing sulphur and important in the metabolism of fats


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from Greek tauros ‘bull’(because it was originally obtained from ox bile) + -ine


[ˈtɔːrʌɪn], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of or like a bull
(e.g: moustaches like taurine horns)


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Origin:
early 17th century: from Latin taurinus, from taurus ‘bull’




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