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Scorpio

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noun Scor·pio \ˈskȯr-pē-ˌō\

Definition of Scorpio

  1. 1 :  scorpius

  2. 2a :  the eighth sign of the zodiac in astrology — see zodiac tableb :  one born under this sign

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  1. I'm a Virgo, and my sister is a Scorpio.

Origin and Etymology of scorpio

Latin (genitive Scorpionis), from Greek Skorpios, literally, scorpion

SCORPIO Defined for English Language Learners

Scorpio

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Definition of Scorpio for English Language Learners

  • : 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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  1. See words that rhyme with Scorpio Spanish Central: Translation of Scorpio Nglish: Translation of Scorpio for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about Scorpio

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