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Centaur Definition & Meaning

centaur
noun
  1. (classical mythology) a mythical being that is half man and half horse
  2. a conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross

"Centaur" in song lyrics

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  • "meaning of the centaur"
    AOL — AOL
  • "westerly centaur"
    AOL — AOL
  • "alpha centaur"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does centaur mean?
(classical mythology) a mythical being that is half man and half horse a conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross
What part of speech is centaur?
Centaur is a noun.
How many definitions does centaur have?
Centaur has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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