Turin

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /tjɜː(ɹ)ˈɪn/
• Rhymes: -ɪn

Origin

Ultimately from the name of the Taurini tribe. The name is probably from Proto-Celtic *tur ("water") or *tauro ("mountain"). Connections to Latin taurus ("bull") are folk etymology.

Full definition of Turin

Proper noun

1. Province of Piedmont, Italy.
2. Capital city of the province of Turin.

Related terms

• Turinese

Anagrams

• rutin