Scorpius

American

[skawr-pee-uhs] / ˈskɔr pi əs /

noun

Astronomy.

the Scorpion, a zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Libra, containing the bright star Antares.

Scorpius British

/ ˈskɔːpɪəs /

noun

Also called: Scorpio. a large zodiacal constellation lying between Libra and Sagittarius and crossed by the Milky Way. It contains the first magnitude star Antares

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Scorpius Scientific

/ 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.

Etymology

Origin of Scorpius

< Latin < Greek skorpíos scorpion

Example Sentences

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One of the lessons Albus and Scorpius learn along the way is the difficulty in distinguishing by appearance good from evil.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

Josh Leckbee, who led the injector development and design for Scorpius, said it will provide more confidence in both existing and new designs.

From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2023

And I do have stellar favorites, which I always look for first after stepping outside: Vega, high up in the constellation Lyra, Arcturus in Boötes and Antares in Scorpius, to name just a few.

From Scientific American • Aug. 25, 2023

Ophiuchus stands above Scorpius to be ready with another antidote should the scorpion strike again.

From Washington Post • Apr. 30, 2023

Because he needs you, and Scorpius, whether or not he now knows it.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling

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