Meaning & use
centaur
A mythical creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
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The ancient vase depicted a centaur battling a group of warriors.
In the story, a wise centaur taught the young hero archery.
A note on using this word
Centaurs originate in Greek mythology and often symbolize a clash between civilization and wild nature.
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