~ 1 [ 'tɔ:ri:n ]
■ noun Biochemistry a sulphur-containing amino acid important in the metabolism of fats.
Origin
C19: from Gk tauros 'bull' (because it was orig. obtained from ox bile) + -ine 4 .
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~ 2 [ 'tɔ:rʌɪn ]
■ adjective
1》 of or like a bull.
2》 relating to bullfighting.
Origin
C17: from L. taurinus , from taurus 'bull'.