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scorpio

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈskɔɹpiˌoʊ// scor·pio

n. the eighth sign of the zodiac, represented by a scorpion. People born between late October and late November are called Scorpios.

n. the eighth sign of the zodiac, covering the period from approximately October 23 to November 21. When referring to a person born under this sign, it is typically capitalised.


SIMPLE

My sister is a Scorpio, so her birthday is in November.

CONTEXTUAL

According to the horoscope in the morning paper, every Scorpio should expect a surprise at work today.

COMPLEX

While she claimed not to believe in astrology, she still checked the Scorpio forecast every week to see if the predictions aligned with her personal life.

Synonyms
Origin

From Latin scorpiō (“scorpion”), from Ancient Greek σκορπίος (skorpíos), calque of Akkadian 𒀯𒄈𒋰 (zuqaqīpu, “scorpion; constellation name”), calque of Sumerian 𒀯𒄈𒋰 (ᴹᵁᴸGIR₂.TAB). Doublet of scorpion.

Usage

Typically capitalised when referring to the astrological sign or a person born under it.

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