Centaur (Noun)
Meaning 1
A conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The constellation Centaur is easily recognizable in the southern hemisphere due to its proximity to the Southern Cross.
- In the night sky of the southern hemisphere, the Centaur constellation is visible to the naked eye during the months of May and June.
- Astronomers have identified several notable stars within the Centaur constellation, including Alpha Centauri and Beta Centauri.
- The Centaur constellation is named after the mythological creature with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a horse.
- The Centaur constellation serves as a navigational aid for sailors and travelers in the southern hemisphere, helping them locate the Southern Cross.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
(classical mythology) a mythical being that is half man and half horse.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.