centaurs

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Legendary creatures having the head, trunk, and arms of a man joined to the body and legs of a horse. The term derives from early Greek literature where it referred to a savage tribe of Thessaly, who were said to be expert horse riders.
centaurs
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024