Scorpius
the Scorpion, a zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Libra, containing the bright star Antares.
Origin of Scorpius
1- Also Scorpio.
Words Nearby Scorpius
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How to use Scorpius in a sentence
Scorpioun, the well-known zodiacal constellation and sign; called Scorpius in Ovid, Met.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 3 (of 7) | Geoffrey ChaucerIf the Scorpius had landed to take on supplies of some kind, his assignment was probably not on Mars.
Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet | Harold Leland GoodwinWhile the Scorpius decelerated and started maneuvering for a landing, Rip did some rapid calculations.
Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet | Harold Leland GoodwinThey had sent orders instantly to the fastest cruiser in the area, the Scorpius, to stand by for further instructions.
Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet | Harold Leland GoodwinThe Scorpius could not maneuver while in a gravity spin, and O'Brine wanted to be free to take action if necessary.
Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet | Harold Leland Goodwin
British Dictionary definitions for Scorpius
/ (ˈskɔːpɪəs) /
a large zodiacal constellation lying between Libra and Sagittarius and crossed by the Milky Way. It contains the first magnitude star Antares: Also called: Scorpio
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Scientific definitions for Scorpius
[ 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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