centaurus

sɛnˈtɔːrəs

Definitions

1. noun

A constellation in the southern hemisphere, named after the mythological Centaur, or a figure with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a horse.

“The astronomer spent her entire career studying the stars in the Centaurus constellation.”

Synonyms

  • constellation
  • mythical creature

Antonyms

  • non-existent entity
  • realistic creature