Chiron

or Chei·ron

[ kahy-ron ]

noun

1. Classical Mythology. a wise and beneficent centaur, teacher of Achilles, Asclepius, and others.
2. Astronomy. an asteroid located between Saturn and Uranus, about 100 miles (160 km) in diameter: discovered in 1977.

Chiron

/ -rən; ˈkaɪrɒn /

noun

1. Greek myth a wise and kind centaur who taught many great heroes in their youth, including Achilles, Actaeon, and Jason
2. a minor planet, discovered by Charles Kowal in 1977, revolving round the sun between the orbits of Saturn and Uranus

Chiron

/ kī′rŏn′ /

1. A large cometlike body with an orbit mostly between Saturn and Uranus. Discovered in 1977, Chiron was originally identified as an asteroid, but it has since been reclassified as a Centaur. Like a comet, Chiron has been observed to display a nebulous coma in its closest approach to the Sun, but at approximately 200 km (124 mi) in diameter it is far larger than any other known comet.
2. See more at Centaur

Example Sentences

However, this prize does not come without controversy, as Houghton has turned down prestigious awards in the past for not including his Chiron collaborators.

From Popular-Science

TAURUS With the Sun releasing its hold on Chiron, you may long for emotional healing.

From The Daily Beast

And an emotional purge is in order, as ruler Mercury enters Sagittarius squaring Chiron and trining Mars.

From The Daily Beast

CAPRICORN Communication is likely to break down this week with Mars opposing a battle-worn Chiron in Pisces.

From The Daily Beast

PISCES Venus and Mercury, trine the healer Chiron, in Pisces, are fast at work pulling your guard down.

From The Daily Beast

Unaspected Mercury can make you a loose cannon in group settings, until Friday, when it opposes Chiron.

From The Daily Beast

Chiron would have made Achilles completely immortal but for the lack of the three drops of blood which you refuse me.

From Project Gutenberg

When he came of age he set forth, with much good advice from Chiron, to reclaim his father's kingdom.

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To reward Chiron for his long service, the gods transferred him to the heavens as the constellation Sagittarius.

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The best of the lot was Chiron, who to the wisdom and virtues of the horse added the fleetness of man.

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Peggy did not know who Chiron was, but she caught the approving sound of the words, and waved her hand.

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