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Definition of centaurian in English: centaurian(also centaurean) adjective sɛnˈtɔːrɪən 1Of or relating to a centaur or centaurs; characteristic or reminiscent of a centaur. 2Chiefly Science Fiction. With capital initial. Of or relating to the constellation Centaurus or one of its star systems, especially Alpha Centauri, or its (imagined) inhabitants.
noun sɛnˈtɔːrɪən With capital initial. An (imagined) inhabitant of the constellation Centaurus or of a star system within it, especially Alpha Centauri.
OriginMid 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Waterhouse. Definition of centaurian in US English: centaurian(also centaurean) adjectivesɛnˈtɔːrɪən 1Of or relating to a centaur or centaurs; characteristic or reminiscent of a centaur. 2Chiefly Science Fiction. With capital initial. Of or relating to the constellation Centaurus or one of its star systems, especially Alpha Centauri, or its (imagined) inhabitants.
nounsɛnˈtɔːrɪən With capital initial. An (imagined) inhabitant of the constellation Centaurus or of a star system within it, especially Alpha Centauri.
OriginMid 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Waterhouse. |