taurid

[ˈtɔːrɪd]

taurid Definition

relating to or denoting a meteor shower occurring in late October and early November, with a relatively low rate of shooting stars but often including bright fireballs.

Using taurid: Examples

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  • Example

    The Taurid meteor shower is known for its bright fireballs.

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    The Taurid meteor shower is caused by debris from Comet Encke.

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Summary: taurid in Brief

'Taurid' [ˈtɔːrɪd] is an adjective that refers to the Taurid meteor shower, which occurs in late October and early November. This meteor shower has a relatively low rate of shooting stars but often includes bright fireballs. It is caused by debris from Comet Encke.