Aquar·i·us
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Definition of Aquarius
1a
: the 11th sign of the zodiac in astrology — see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under the sign of Aquarius
2
: a constellation south of Pegasus pictured as a man pouring water
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Aquarius
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English Language Learners Definition of Aquarius
: the 11th sign of the zodiac that comes between Capricorn and Pisces and is symbolized by a person carrying a jug of water
: a person born under the sign Aquarius : a person born between January 20th and February 18th
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Aquarius
noun
Aquar·i·us
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Kids Definition of Aquarius
1
: a constellation between Capricorn and Pisces imagined as a man pouring water
2
: the eleventh sign of the zodiac or a person born under this sign
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