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centaur
/ˈsɛn.tɔɹ/
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What does centaur mean?
noun
- A mythical beast having a horse's body with a man's head and torso in place of the head and neck of the horse.
- One of a number of icy planetoids that orbit the Sun between Jupiter and Neptune.
- A chess-playing team comprising a human player and a computer who work together.
More meanings (3)
noun
- A human and an AI who work together.
- Alternative letter-case form of centaur.
proper noun
- The constellation and zodiacal sign Sagittarius.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈsɛn.tɔɹ/
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He that thinks the name CENTAUR stands for some real being, imposes on himself, and mistakes words for things.
I did not see you since you sent me hence, Home to the Centaur with the gold you gave me.
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Sergesthus in the Centaur soon he pass’d, Wedg’d in the rocky shoals, and sticking fast.
"Him Centaur follows with an aiming eye, His bow full-drawn, and ready to let fly."
The leader of the gypsies, a splendid-looking fellow who sat his horse like a centaur, waved them back, and in a fierce voice gave to his companions some word to proceed.