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Noun centaurus has 1 sense
  1. Centaurus, Centaur, The Centaur - a conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross
    --1 is a kind of constellation
    --1 has members:
     Alpha Centauri, Rigil Kent, Rigil; Beta Centauri; Omega Centauri; Proxima, Proxima Centauri

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Term: Centaurus

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: In Greek mythology, a centaur is a creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.

Example sentence 1: In the famous mythological story, centaurs such as Chiron were known for their wisdom and nurturing capabilities.

Example sentence 2: The centaur galloped gracefully through the fields, showcasing its majestic presence.

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Part of speech: Noun

Sense 2: Centaurus is a constellation located in the southern hemisphere, representing a centaur, and is one of the largest constellations in the night sky.

Example sentence 1: By following the line connecting Alpha and Beta Centauri, one can easily locate the Centaurus constellation.

Example sentence 2: The Centaurus constellation is home to several fascinating deep-sky objects, including Omega Centauri.

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Part of speech: Noun

Sense 3: Centaurus is a high-performance variant of a computer that combines the processing power of multiple central processing units (CPUs) to form a single system.

Example sentence 1: The company launched their groundbreaking Centaurus computer, boasting impressive parallel processing capabilities.

Example sentence 2: Researchers are actively exploring the potential of Centaurus systems for complex simulations and data-intensive tasks.

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