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centaur

 

[ หˆsษ›n.tษ”หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythical creature

A centaur is a mythological creature from Greek mythology that has the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse. They are often depicted as wild and untamed beings, representing both civilization and chaos. In various stories, centaurs are portrayed as wise philosophers, skilled archers, and fierce warriors.

Examples of usage

  • In the legend, the centaur Chiron was known for his wisdom.
  • The movie features a centaur as one of the main characters.
  • Centaurs often appear in ancient Greek art.
  • In mythology, centaurs are often depicted in battle.

Translations

Translations of the word "centaur" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น centauro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคถเฅเคต-เคฎเคพเคจเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kentaur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ centaurus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะตะฝั‚ะฐะฒั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ centaur

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฑใƒณใ‚ฟใ‚ฆใƒซใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท centaure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ centauro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kentaur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผ„ํƒ€์šฐ๋กœ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู†ุทูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kentaur

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kentaur

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠไบบ้ฉฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kentaur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kentaรบr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะฝั‚ะฐะฒั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kentavr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ centauro

Etymology

The term 'centaur' has its origins in ancient Greek mythology. The word is derived from the Greek 'kentauros,' which is believed to be related to the word 'kentaurs,' meaning 'to go' or 'to run.' Centaurs were often depicted as inhabitants of the forests and mountains, living in a tribal society away from human civilization. They were known for their dual nature, embodying both the untamed spirit of the wild and the intellect of humans. This duality has made centaurs a popular symbol in literature, art, and modern media, often representing the struggle between civilization and barbarism. Over the centuries, centaurs have appeared in various works of literature, from classical texts by writers like Homer to modern fantasy series, solidifying their place in cultural mythology.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,884 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.