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Chiron Definition & Meaning

chiron
noun
  1. (Greek mythology) the learned centaur who tutored Achilles, Asclepius, Hercules, Jason, and other heroes
  2. an asteroid discovered in 1977; it is unique in having an orbit lying mainly between the orbits of Saturn and Uranus

"Chiron" in song lyrics

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  • "novartis chiron"
    AOL — AOL
  • "artist chiron"
    AOL — AOL
  • "famous artist chiron"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does chiron mean?
(Greek mythology) the learned centaur who tutored Achilles, Asclepius, Hercules, Jason, and other heroes an asteroid discovered in 1977; it is unique in having an orbit lying mainly between the orbits of Saturn and Uranus
What part of speech is chiron?
Chiron is a noun.
How many definitions does chiron have?
Chiron has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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