Etymology · Ancient Greek
κένταυρος
2 English words descend from Ancient Greek κένταυρος, most common first.
- centaurA mythical beast having a horse's body with a man's head and torso in place of the head and neck of the horse.
- CentaurusA spring constellation of the northern sky (and autumn of the southern sky) with the outline of a centaur. It includes the stars Alpha Centauri (Rigil Kentaurus and Toliman), Proxima Centauri, and Hadar.