Scorpius
|Scor-pi-us|
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/ˈskɔrpiəs/
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/ˈskɔːpiəs/
of Scorpius (the scorpion)
Etymology
'Scorpius' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Scorpius', where 'scorpio' meant 'scorpion'.
'Scorpius' derives from Greek 'Σκορπιός' (Skorpiós) which was adopted into Latin as 'Scorpius' and then entered English as the proper name for the constellation and the astrological sign.
Initially it referred to the animal 'scorpion' and the scorpion figure in myth; over time it became the name of a constellation and, by extension, the zodiac sign.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large southern constellation (abbreviation: Sco) that lies near the center of the Milky Way; its brightest star is Antares. Often referred to as 'the Scorpion' in star charts and astronomy.
Scorpius is prominent in the summer sky of the Southern Hemisphere.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the zodiac sign corresponding roughly to people born between about October 23 and November 21 (astrology): also called Scorpio in everyday use.
In many horoscopes, Scorpius (Scorpio) is described as intense and passionate.
Synonyms
Noun 3
the Latin name meaning 'scorpion'; used historically and in taxonomy or classical texts to refer to a scorpion or the scorpion figure.
The name Scorpius ultimately refers back to the scorpion motif in ancient mythology.
Last updated: 2025/10/01 09:54