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matador

nounmasculine/mɐtɐˈðoɾ/medium

ma·ta·dor

Definition

The bullfighter who kills the bull in a bullfight; a killer.
The matador faced the bull with courage.
He was known as a ruthless matador in the criminal underworld.
Common collocations
matador's capefamous matadormatador suit

Etymology

Do espanhol 'matador', de 'matar'.

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