Centaurian n. 1

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 bibliography
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 Derelict in Fantastic Universe Mar. 83/2 page image Stuart Palmer (1905-1968) bibliography
No Centaurian aboard doubted the wisdom…of the decision to retreat before it was too late.
1965 L. Biggle, Jr. Pariah Planet in Worlds of Tomorrow Mar. 137/2 page image Lloyd Biggle, Jr. bibliography
He had been attacked without warning, without provocation, by a drunken Centaurian named Zaque.
1979 N. Barrett, Jr. Hero in Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Sept. 33/1 page image Neal Barrett, Jr. bibliography
There were battle trophies and war wagons and even a dead Centaurian in a tank—one of the better-looking varieties.
1988 Message From Our Alien Publisher in Aboriginal Science Fiction Jan.–Feb. 30/3 page image
This seemed to help the Centaurian recover its bearings. ‘Of course,’ it said.
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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