Scorpius

noun

Scor·pi·us ˈskȯr-pē-əs

: a southern zodiacal constellation partly in the Milky Way and between Libra and Sagittarius

Etymology

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

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Scorpius was before the 12th century

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Style

“Scorpius.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scorpius. Accessed 9 Jun. 2023.

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