Aquarius


Aquar·i·us

noun \-ē-əs\

Definition of AQUARIUS

1
a : the 11th sign of the zodiac in astrology — see zodiac table b : one born under the sign of Aquarius
2
: a constellation south of Pegasus pictured as a man pouring water

Examples of AQUARIUS

  1. She was born on February third, so she's an Aquarius.

Origin of AQUARIUS

Latin (genitive Aquarii), literally, water carrier
First Known Use: 14th century

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