tauromachy
the art or technique of bullfighting.
Origin of tauromachy
1Other words from tauromachy
- tau·ro·ma·chi·an [tawr-uh-mey-kee-uhn], /ˌtɔr əˈmeɪ ki ən/, adjective
Words Nearby tauromachy
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How to use tauromachy in a sentence
Gallardo smiled, and asked about the school of tauromachy established by Pescadero near his tavern.
The Blood of the Arena | Vicente Blasco IbezOn the boards nailed together, that served as a door, was posted a great bill which announced, "School of tauromachy."
The Blood of the Arena | Vicente Blasco IbezTo stimulate them now, the dogs or the banderillas de fuego, both alien to true tauromachy, would have to be called in.
Romantic Spain | John Augustus O'SheaThe further my acquaintance with the ring extended, the more convinced I became that tauromachy will last as long as Spain lasts.
Romantic Spain | John Augustus O'SheaIf tauromachy will last in Spain as long as Spain lasts, so likewise will those who practise the art he held in honour.
Romantic Spain | John Augustus O'Shea
British Dictionary definitions for tauromachy
/ (tɔːˈrɒməkɪ) /
the art or act of bullfighting
Origin of tauromachy
1Derived forms of tauromachy
- tauromachian (ˌtɔːrəˈmeɪkɪən), adjective
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