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matador
noun mat·a·dor \ˈma-tə-ˌdȯr\
: the person who has the major part in a bullfight and who kills the bull
Full Definition of MATADOR
: a bullfighter who has the principal role and who kills the bull in a bullfight
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Origin of MATADOR
Spanish, from matar to kill
Rhymes with MATADOR
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MATADOR Defined for Kids
matador
noun mat·a·dor \ˈma-tə-ˌdȯr\
Definition of MATADOR for Kids
: a bullfighter who plays the most important human part in a bullfight
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