Scorpio
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Astronomy. Scorpius.
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Astrology.
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the eighth sign of the zodiac: the fixed water sign.
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a person born under this sign, usually between October 23rd and November 21st.
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noun
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Also called: the Scorpion. astrology
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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
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a person born during a period when the sun is in this sign
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astronomy another name for Scorpius
adjective
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.
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Etymology
Origin of Scorpio
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin Scorpiō scorpion
Example Sentences
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Grim called Nov. 17 the most difficult day Trump will experience as an 80-year-old due to a tense standoff triggered by Mars involving Scorpio, Aquarius and Leo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
One of the least harmonious matches for Gemini is Scorpio.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Mohan forecasts a total addressable market of about $10 billion for its Scorpio X product.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
The company also announced its Scorpio X-Series 320 Lane Smart Fabric Switch on Tuesday — a chip that was developed to improve utilization and performance of large AI chip clusters.
From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026
Joe: Could you write my name as Scorpio?
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
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 ● Aug. 18, 2025
Another post teaches a mycological lesson, pairing mushrooms with astrological signs: Scorpios are reishi mushrooms, because they are “secretly a softy” — a nod to the polypore mushroom’s porous underside.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 30, 2023
If Scorpios appreciate one thing it’s the craftsmanship of something incredibly niche or esoteric.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2022
MCG hopes to add three to five clubs every year across its brands, which also include the Ned and the Scorpios beach clubs, according to its prospectus.
From New York Times ● Jul. 14, 2021
Are our political leaders somehow selected at birth by their horoscopes and thus more likely to be Leos, say, than Scorpios?
From Textbooks ● Oct. 13, 2016
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