Definition of Chiron

1. Noun. (Greek mythology) the learned centaur who tutored Achilles, Asclepius, Hercules, Jason, and other heroes.

Category relationships: Greek Mythology
Generic synonyms: Centaur

2. Noun. An asteroid discovered in 1977; it is unique in having an orbit lying mainly between the orbits of Saturn and Uranus.
Generic synonyms: Asteroid

Definition of Chiron

1. Proper noun. (mythology) a centaur from Greek mythology ¹

2. Proper noun. (astronomy) a Centaur asteroid and comet-like object, orbiting between Saturn and Uranus ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chiron

Chios
Chipewyan
Chippendale
Chippewa
Chippewaian
Chippeway
Chippeways
Chippewyan
Chirag
Chiricahua
Chiricahua Apache
Chiricahuan
Chiricahuas
Chirico
Chirocephalus
Chiron (current term)
Chironomus
Chiroptera
Chisholm Trail
Chishona
Chisinau
Chislev
Chisox
Chita
Chitahuri
Chittagong
Chittagong District
Chittagong Division
Chittagonian
Chittoor

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