Chiron

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkaɪɹən/

Proper noun

1. (Greek mythology) An old, wise centaur who served as Achilles' mentor and teacher.
2. (astronomy, astrology) A centaur (minor planet) and comet-like/asteroid-like object, orbiting between Saturn and Uranus.

Synonyms

• (astronomy) 2060 Chiron, 95P/Chiron, 1977 UB, ⚷
• (astrology) ⚷
• (mythology) Cheiron, Kheiron

Translations

• French: Chiron
• Italian: Chirone
• Portuguese: Quíron, Quirão, Quironte
• Russian: Хиро́н

Translations

• French: Chiron
• Portuguese: Quíron
• Russian: Хиро́н
• Spanish: Quirón

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