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centaur

noun cen·taur \ˈsen-ˌtr\

: a creature in Greek mythology that is part human and part horse

Full Definition of CENTAUR

:  any of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
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Origin of CENTAUR

Middle English, from Latin Centaurus, from Greek Kentauros
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Mythology and Folklore Terms

elysian, fay, muse, nimbus, phoenix
CENTAUR Defined for Kids

centaur

noun cen·taur \ˈsen-ˌtr\

Definition of CENTAUR for Kids

:  a creature in Greek mythology that is part man and part horse

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