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Chi·ron (kī′rän′)

noun

Gr. Myth. the wisest of all centaurs, famous for his knowledge of medicine: he is the teacher of Asclepius, Achilles, and Hercules

Etymology: L < Gr Cheirōn

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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