MEANING
A bull-headed humanoid monster, derived from the creature of Greek myth imprisoned in a labyrinth.
Use it for
labyrinth guardians; bull-human hybrids; imprisoned monstersLink bodily force with confinement and difficult navigation.
Words that belong together
- minotaur's horns
- labyrinth-dwelling minotaur
- fight a minotaur
On the page
The minotaur had scratched a calendar into the labyrinth wall.
She heard the minotaur breathing beyond the third turn.
A young minotaur could not fit through the doorway built for its keepers.
Related words
Word forms
- Base
- minotaur
Usage notes
Primary category: fantasy. Capitalize Minotaur for the original singular mythical figure; lowercase can denote creatures modeled on it in fantasy. Noun: minotaur; plural minotaurs.
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