Centaurus
See also: centaurus
English
editEtymology
editFrom Latin centaurus, from Ancient Greek κένταυρος (kéntauros, “centaur”). Doublet of centaur.
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editCentaurus
- (astronomy) A spring constellation of the northern sky (and autumn of the southern sky) with the outline of a centaur. It includes the stars Alpha Centauri (Rigil Kentaurus and Toliman), Proxima Centauri, and Hadar.
Derived terms
editTranslations
editspring constellation of the northern sky
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Slovak
editPronunciation
editProper noun
editCentaurus m anim (genitive singular Centaura, declension pattern of chlap)
- the constellation Centaurus
Declension
editDeclension of Centaurus
singulare tantum | |
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nominative | Centaurus |
genitive | Centaura |
dative | Centaurovi |
accusative | Centaura |
locative | Centaurovi |
instrumental | Centaurom |
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