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taos

/ˈtaʊs/
taos
Plural:taos
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Adjective:Taosan
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1

American A historic town and county seat in northern New Mexico in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, renowned for the nearby Taos Pueblo, an ancient Native American community, and its vibrant arts colony.

2

American A Northern Tiwa language belonging to the Tanoan language family, spoken by the Native American inhabitants of Taos Pueblo in northern New Mexico.

Example

"Linguists have documented the complex tonal and grammatical structures of Taos in cooperation with tribal elders."

3

American A member of the Puebloan Native American people inhabiting Taos Pueblo in northern New Mexico.

Example

"The Taos have maintained their traditional adobe architecture and ceremonial practices for centuries."

4

Plural form of tao: in Chinese philosophy, the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang and signifying the way, or code of behavior, that is in harmony with the natural order.

Example

"Comparative philosophers often examine how different schools of thought interpret their respective taos or guiding paths."

• Rhymes for taos

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Taos. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/taos
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