taurids

Tau·rids

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawr-idz]
- /ˈtɔr ɪdz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawr-idz]
- /ˈtɔr ɪdz/

Definition of taurids word

noun taurids a collection of meteors constituting a meteor shower (Taurid meteor shower) visible during the period of October 26 to November 16 and having its apparent origin in the constellation Taurus. 1

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Origin of taurids

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; taur(us) + -id1 + -s3

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taurids popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.