Scor·pio
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Definition of Scorpio
1
: scorpius
2a
: the eighth sign of the zodiac in astrology — see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under this sign
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“Scorpio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scorpio. Accessed 13 Apr. 2021.
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Scorpio
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English Language Learners Definition of Scorpio
: the eighth sign of the zodiac that comes between Libra and Sagittarius and that has a scorpion as its symbol
: a person born under the sign of Scorpio : a person born between October 24 and November 21
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Scorpio
noun
Scor·pio
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Kids Definition of Scorpio
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: a constellation between Libra and Sagittarius imagined as a scorpion
2
: the eighth sign of the zodiac or a person born under this sign
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The first known use of Scorpio was in the 14th century
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