тавро́

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nounneuterinanimateuncountable

1.
brand, brand markanimal husbandry
На бедре́ коня́ бы́ло тавро́ хозя́ина.
The owner's brand was on the horse's flank.
Usually a mark burned into the hide of horses or cattle to show ownership.
2.
branding ironanimal husbandry
Пасту́х раскали́л тавро́ на огне.
The herdsman heated the branding iron in the fire.

Examples

Хозяин поставил тавро на каждого жеребёнка.
The owner branded each foal.
На боку коня было видно старое тавро.
An old brand was visible on the horse's flank.
Кузнец раскалил тавро в огне.
The blacksmith heated the branding iron in the fire.

⚠️ Stress change.