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Etymology 1
From L. term|taurinus|langla, from term|taurus||bull|langla.

Pronunciation
IPA|/ˈtɔ:raɪn/

Adjective
en-adj

1. Pertaining to a bull; bull-like.

Etymology 2
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From term|taurocholic|taur(ocholic + term|-ine.

Pronunciation
IPA|/ˈtɔ:ri:n/

Noun
en-noun

1. biochemistry An amino-sulfonic acid, NH₂CH₂CH₂SO₃H, that has regulatory functions in mammals.

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