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ˈkaɪ rɒnchi·ron
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Princeton's WordNet
Chironnoun
an asteroid discovered in 1977; it is unique in having an orbit lying mainly between the orbits of Saturn and Uranus
Chironnoun
(Greek mythology) the learned centaur who tutored Achilles, Asclepius, Hercules, Jason, and other heroes
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Chironnoun
a centaur from Greek mythology
Chironnoun
a Centaur asteroid and comet-like object, orbiting between Saturn and Uranus
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Chiron
In Greek mythology, Chiron ( KY-rən; also Cheiron or Kheiron; Ancient Greek: Χείρων, romanized: Kheírōn, lit. 'hand') was held to be the superlative centaur amongst his brethren since he was called the "wisest and justest of all the centaurs".
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chiron
In Greek mythology, Chiron is a centaur renowned for his wisdom, knowledge, and skills in medicine, music, archery, and prophecy. However, in astrology, Chiron is a comet-like object, officially classified as a minor planet and a centaur, discovered in 1977. It is often referred to as the "wounded healer," symbolizing our deepest wounds and efforts to heal them.
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Chiron
In Greek mythology, Chiron was held to be the superlative centaur among his brethren.
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Chiron
a celebrated Centaur, in whose nature the animal element was subject to the human, and who was intrusted with the education of certain heroes of Greece, among others Peleus and Achilles; was endowed with the gift of prophecy, and skilled in athletics as well as music and the healing art. See Centaurs.
Mythology
Chiron
(Chi′ron), the centaur who taught Achilles hunting, music, and the use of medicinal herbs. Jupiter placed him among the stars, where he appears as Sagittarius, the Archer.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of chiron in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of chiron in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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It's inconceivable that a car would be capable of this. But the Chiron was well prepared and I felt very safe — even in these high speed ranges.
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