noun
Centaurus; the Centaur
The constellation Centaurus, one of the 88 modern constellations. In Japanese, constellation names are typically formed with 座 (ざ).
ケンタウルス座には、α星のリギル・ケンタウルスなど明るい星が多い。
Centaurus has many bright stars, including Alpha Centauri (Rigil Kentaurus).
From English Centaurus, ultimately from Latin centaurus, from Greek kentauros. The Japanese name appends 座 (ざ, 'constellation').