Geminorum
|Gem-i-no-rum|
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/dʒɛmɪˈnɔːrəm/
of the twins
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Geminorum' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Gemini,' where 'Gemini' meant 'twins.'
Historical Evolution
'Gemini' transformed into the genitive form 'Geminorum' to denote possession or relation to the constellation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'of the twins,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a Latin genitive form used in astronomy to denote stars in the constellation Gemini.
The star Castor is also known as Alpha Geminorum.
Last updated: 2025/07/09 11:13