Chiron

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See also: Chirón

English

Chiron's astrological symbol ⟨⚷⟩

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Χείρων (Kheírōn).

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Chiron

  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.
  3. A male given name from Ancient Greek.

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French

Astrological symbol for Chiron

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Proper noun

Chiron m

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

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