About The Word Centaur
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Centaur
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What's The Definition Of Centaur?
[n] a conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross
[n] (classical mythology) a mythical being that is half man and half horse Synonyms | Synonyms for Centaur: Centaurus | The Centaur Related Terms | Find terms related to Centaur: See Also | Alpha Centauri | Beta Centauri | constellation | mythical creature | mythical monster | Omega Centauri | Proxima | Proxima Centauri | Rigil | Rigil Kent Centaur In Webster's Dictionary \Cen"taur\, n. [L. centaurus, Gr. ?.]
1. (Class. Myth.) A fabulous being, represented as half man
and half horse.
2. (Astron.) A constellation in the southern heavens between
Hydra and the Southern Cross.
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