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词根词缀:chiron-

【来源及含义】Greek: Cheiron > Latin, Chiron; a centaur famous for his knowledge of plants

【同源单词】Chiron

词根词缀:-esque

【来源及含义】from Proto-Germanic -iskaz, Vulgar Latin -iscus, Italian -esco, and then French -esque: a suffix forming adjuectives and indicating "resemblance, style, manner, or distinctive character, etc., of"

【同源单词】arabesque, arboresque, Bunyanesque, burlesque, centauresque, gigantesque