toro

1 of 2

noun (1)

to·​ro
ˈtōr(ˌ)ō,
ˈtȯ(ˌ)rō
plural -s
1
chiefly Southwest : bull
2
b
: a cowfish (Lactophryes quadricornis)

toro

2 of 2

noun (2)

"
plural -s
: a New Zealand tree (Myrsine salicina) with reddish figured wood used for inlaying

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Spanish, from Latin taurus

Noun (2)

Maori

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“Toro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toro. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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