Scorpio

American  

[skawr-pee-oh] / ˈskɔr piˌoʊ /

noun

1. Astronomy. Scorpius.

2. Astrology.

   1. the eighth sign of the zodiac: the fixed water sign.

   2. a person born under this sign, usually between October 23rd and November 21st.

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Scorpio British  

/ ˈskɔːpɪˌəʊ /

noun

1. Also called: the Scorpion.  astrology

   1. 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

   2. a person born during a period when the sun is in this sign

2. astronomy another name for Scorpius

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adjective

1. astrology born under or characteristic of Scorpio

Usage

What does Scorpio mean? Scorpio is the name of a constellation that is interpreted as representing a scorpion. It is also called Scorpius or The Scorpion.A constellation is a group of stars that appear near each other in the sky—especially a group that has been given a name. Scorpio is considered one of the 12 zodiacal constellations—constellations that appear within a particular portion of the sky called the zodiac.In astronomy, the zodiac is the band of sky along which the paths of the sun, the moon, and the planets appear to move.Despite its basis in astronomy, the word zodiac is mainly associated with and most often used in the context of astrology, the nonscientific practice in which the positions of heavenly bodies at certain times are thought to influence or be correlated with human behavior and events. In astrology, zodiac refers to a diagram (often a circular one) representing the zodiac belt and showing the symbols associated with each of the 12 constellations or sections, which are called the signs of the zodiac. Scorpio is one of these signs. It is situated between Libra and Sagittarius and is considered the eighth sign of the zodiac.The other signs of the zodiac are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.The position of the sun in a particular portion of the zodiac at the moment of a person’s birth is thought to correlate with their personality. This is what people are referring to when they talk about their zodiac sign (or star sign or often just sign). People whose sign is Scorpio are those born between October 23 and November 21.The word Scorpio can be used as a noun to refer to someone who is born during this time, as in I was born in early November, so I’m a Scorpio. The word Scorpionic can be used to mean the same thing. It can also be used as an adjective form of Scorpio.Example: I’m a Scorpio, so people assume I’m a jerk, but that’s just a stereotype.

Etymology

Origin of Scorpio

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin Scorpiō scorpion

Example Sentences

It should come as no surprise that our Abundance issue intersects with the intuitive and passionate sign of Scorpio.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to the Soho House clubs, the group's other businesses include eight Soho Works office buildings, and Scorpios Beach Clubs in Mykonos and Bodrum.

From BBC

In true soap opera fashion, Scorpio would allegedly die a dramatic and fiery death in an explosion in South America in 1992, only to return alive for a short stint in 2006.

From Los Angeles Times

At one degree, you were just shy of being born in Scorpio season, an energy echoed in the placement of your Venus in the eighth house of the underworld, traditionally associated with the scorpion.

From Los Angeles Times

“We don’t have a lot of information to share but we believe that the FDA has performed similar actions towards other companies recently,” Double Scorpio posted on its website.

From Los Angeles Times