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Scorpio

Noun

1 (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio [syn: Scorpion]
2 a large zodiacal constellation between Libra and Sagittarius [syn: Scorpius]
3 the eighth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about October 23 to November 21 [syn: Scorpio the Scorpion, Scorpion]

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Etymology

scorpius, "scorpion"

Pronunciation

  • italbrac RP /ˈskɔːpɪəʊ/
  • italbrac US /ˈskɔːrpɪoʊ/

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Proper noun

Scorpio
  1. : A constellation of the zodiac, roughly shaped like a scorpion. Its brightest star is the red giant Antares.
  2. : The Zodiac sign for the scorpion, covering October 23 - November 21.
  3. : A person born under the sign of the scorpion.

Translations

constellation
astrological sign

Antonyms

Extensive Definition

Scorpio may refer to:
  • Scorpion, a venomous animal, from which most of the following get their name
  • Scorpius, one of the constellations of the western zodiac
  • Scorpio (astrology), the astrological sign represented by this constellation

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Scorpio in German: Scorpio
Scorpio in Italian: Scorpio
Scorpio in Dutch: Schorpioen
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