Chiron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An old, wise centaur who served as Achilles' mentor and teacher.
  2. A centaur (minor planet) and comet-like/asteroid-like object, orbiting between Saturn and Uranus.
  3. A male given name from Ancient Greek.

Pronunciation

/ˈkaɪɹən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Chiron.wav

Word forms

Chiron

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Χείρων (Kheírōn).

Synonyms

2060 Chiron 95P Chiron 1977 UB Cheiron Kheiron

Derived words

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