Scorpio

[ skawr-pee-oh ]

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.

Origin of Scorpio

1
1350–1400; Middle English <Latin Scorpiōscorpion

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British Dictionary definitions for Scorpio

Scorpio

/ (ˈskɔːpɪˌəʊ) /


noun
  1. Also called: the Scorpion astrology

    • 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
  1. astrology born under or characteristic of Scorpio

Origin of Scorpio

1
Latin: scorpion
  • Also (for senses 1b, 3): Scorpionic (ˌskɔːpɪˈɒnɪk)

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