Etymology

Chiron

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Today it means: An old, wise centaur who served as Achilles' mentor and teacher. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Χείρων
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΧείρων
  2. English todayChiron

From Ancient Greek Χείρων (Kheírōn).

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