Centaurian n.

a native or inhabitant of the constellation Centaurus or of a star system within it, esp. Alpha Centauri; cf. Alpha Centaurian n.

1931 H.K. Wells When Moon Turned Green in Astounding Stories May 253/2 page image Hal K. Wells bibliography
The other Centaurian had come hurrying over now to aid its mate.
1942 ‘H. H. Holmes’ Rocket to Morgue 16 Anthony Boucher
A pulsing arc of purple light grew in the middle of the room and forth from it stepped a green-bearded Centaurian.
1959 S. Palmer in Fantastic Universe Mar. 83/2
No Centaurian aboard doubted the wisdom…of the decision to retreat before it was too late.
2000 R. D'Artagnan Journey towards Forever xxxv. 234
The Centaurians don’t let us in on their technology.

antedating 1931

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