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chiron

/ˈkaɪ.rɒn/

Traduction: Nom propre désignant un personnage de la mythologie grecque, un centaure sage qui enseigna de nombreux héros légendaires, ainsi que le nom d'un astéroïde découvert en 1977 avec une orbite unique entre Saturne et Uranus.

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/ˈkaɪ.rɒn/C1formal
  • frNom propre désignant un personnage de la mythologie grecque, un centaure sage qui enseigna de nombreux héros légendaires, ainsi que le nom d'un astéroïde découvert en 1977 avec une orbite unique entre Saturne et Uranus.

A proper noun referring to a figure from Greek mythology, a wise centaur who tutored many legendary heroes, and also the name of an asteroid discovered in 1977 with a unique orbit between Saturn and Uranus.

indénombrable · nom propre

  1. Mythological CentaurC1formal

    In Greek mythology, a wise and immortal centaur who was a renowned teacher and healer, instructing many famous heroes.

    frCentaure Chiron

    • Chiron taught Achilles the art of medicine and music.
    • Unlike other centaurs, Chiron was known for his wisdom and kindness.
    • Hercules accidentally wounded Chiron with a poisoned arrow.
  2. Celestial BodyC2formalscientific

    A minor planet or comet discovered in 1977, notable for its unusual orbit that lies primarily between the planets Saturn and Uranus.

    frChiron (astronomie)

    • Chiron was the first object discovered in the outer solar system with such a unique orbit.
    • Astronomers classify Chiron as both an asteroid and a comet.
    • The discovery of Chiron helped scientists understand the Kuiper Belt better.