matador

/ˌmædəˈdɔər/
/ˈmætədɔ/
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Other forms: matadors

Definitions of matador
  1. noun
    the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull
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    type of:
    bullfighter, toreador
    someone who fights bulls
Pronunciation
US
/ˌmædəˈdɔər/
UK
/ˈmætədɔ/
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