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Gem·i·ni
| \ ˈje-mə-(ˌ)nē
, -ˌnī; ˈge-mə-ˌnē\
, -ˌnī; ˈge-mə-ˌnē\
Definition of Gemini
1
: the third zodiacal constellation that is pictorially represented as the twins Castor and Pollux sitting together, that is visible in the sky on the opposite side of the Milky Way from Taurus and Orion, and that is located between Cancer and Taurus in the zodiac
2a
: the third sign of the zodiac in astrology — see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under the sign of Gemini
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Gemini
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English Language Learners Definition of Gemini
: the third sign of the zodiac that comes between Taurus and Cancer and has a pair of twins as its symbol
: a person born under the sign of Gemini : a person born between May 21st and June 21st
Gemini
noun
Gem·i·ni
| \ ˈje-mə-nē
, -ˌnī\
, -ˌnī\
Kids Definition of Gemini
1
: a constellation between Taurus and Cancer usually pictured as twins sitting together
2
: the third sign of the zodiac or a person born under this sign
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