centaurian

cen·taur

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Definitions of centaurian word

adjective centaurian resembling or of the nature of a centaur 3
adjective centaurian relating to minor planets that behave as half asteroid and half comet 3
noun centaurian Classical Mythology. one of a race of monsters having the head, trunk, and arms of a man, and the body and legs of a horse. 1
noun centaurian (initial capital letter) Astronomy. the constellation Centaurus. 1
noun centaurian a skillful horseman or horsewoman. 1
noun centaurian (initial capital letter) Rocketry. a U.S. upper stage, with a restartable liquid-propellant engine, used with an Atlas or Titan booster to launch satellites and probes. 1

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English, Old English < Latin centaurus < Greek kéntauros

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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