Scorpio
noun
1.
Astronomy. Scorpius.
2.
Astrology.
the eighth sign of the zodiac: the fixed water sign.
a person born under this sign, usually between October 23rd and November 21st.
noun
1.
(astrology) Also called the Scorpion
the eighth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♏, having a fixed water classification and ruled by the planet Mars and the dwarf planet Pluto. The sun is in this sign between about Oct 23 and Nov 21
a person born during a period when the sun is in this sign
2.
(astronomy) another name for Scorpius
adjective
3.
(astrology) born under or characteristic of Scorpio
Scorpius (skôr’pē-əs) or Scorpio
(skôr’pē-əs)
A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Libra and Sagittarius. Scorpius (the Scorpion) contains the bright star Antares and is the eighth sign of the zodiac.
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