"Centaur" meaning in English

See Centaur in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: the Centaur [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the Centaur
  1. (astronomy, astrology) The constellation and zodiacal sign Sagittarius. Synonyms: Archer
    Sense id: en-Centaur-en-name-EGnsu0pk Categories (other): Astrology, Astronomy, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 83 17 Disambiguation of Pages with 3 entries: 96 4 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 96 4 Topics: astrology, astronomy, human-sciences, mysticism, natural-sciences, philosophy, sciences

Noun

Forms: Centaurs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Centaur (plural Centaurs)
  1. Alternative letter-case form of centaur. Tags: alt-of Alternative form of: centaur
    Sense id: en-Centaur-en-noun-3TR~W8Ti

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