tauromachy

[ taw-rom-uh-kee ]
/ tɔˈrɒm ə ki /

noun

the art or technique of bullfighting.

Origin of tauromachy

1840–50; (< Spanish tauromaquia) < Greek tauromachía. See tauro-, -machy

OTHER WORDS FROM tauromachy

tau·ro·ma·chi·an [tawr-uh-mey-kee-uh n] /ˌtɔr əˈmeɪ ki ən/, adjective

Words nearby tauromachy

tauro-, taurobolium, taurocholate, taurocholic, taurocholic acid, tauromachy, taurus, taurus mountains, taussig, taussig-bing syndrome, taut

Example sentences from the Web for tauromachy

  • On 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 Ibez

  • The 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'Shea

  • Gallardo smiled, and asked about the school of tauromachy established by Pescadero near his tavern.

    The Blood of the Arena |Vicente Blasco Ibez

  • If 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

tauromachy
/ (tɔːˈrɒməkɪ) /

noun

the art or act of bullfighting

Derived forms of tauromachy

tauromachian (ˌtɔːrəˈmeɪkɪən), adjective

Word Origin for tauromachy

C19: Greek tauromakhia, from tauro- + makhē fight