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Etymology of the English word centaur

the English word centaur
derived from the Latin word centaurus (centaur, a mythical creature, half man and half horse)
derived from the Greek word kentauros, κένταυρος
derived from the Latin word centaur
derived from the Greek word kentauros, κένταυρος

Date

The earliest known usage of centaur in English dates from the 14th century.

Cognates

Dutch centaur, French centaure, German Zentaur, Icelandic kentár, Swedish centaur

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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