centauress

/sɛntɔːˈres/ or /sɛnˈteɪərɛs/

Definitions

1. noun

a female centaur, typically depicted as having the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a horse.

“In ancient Greek mythology, the centauress Chiron was known for her wisdom and healing powers.”

Synonyms

  • dryad
  • maenad
  • nymph

Antonyms

  • human
  • mortal