Scorpio

noun

Scor·​pio ˈskȯr-pē-ˌō How to pronounce Scorpio (audio)
1
2
a
: the eighth sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under this sign

Examples of Scorpio in a Sentence

I'm a Virgo, and my sister is a Scorpio.
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Venus in Scorpio encouraged us to confront our deepest desires and insecurities, compelling us to navigate the complexities of trust, passion and power dynamics within our relationships. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 Read the full Scorpio Daily Horoscope Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Stay determined? USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024 After that, the Moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius. Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024 Shortly after, your celestial ruler, Mercury, will slip into Scorpio, signaling deep conversations are on the horizon. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024 Later on, the emotional Moon squares transformative Pluto right before moving into Pluto’s home sign of Scorpio. Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2024 But then on Sunday afternoon, Mercury jumps the fence from airy Libra to icy Scorpio. Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024 Read on to see what’s in store for your sign with your monthly tarot horoscope, Scorpio. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024 Stop by: 1949-3 E. 7th St. Go deeper: Local medical professionals open a restaurant and bar in Elizabeth The Scorpio One of the oldest LGBTQ+ bars in Charlotte has a new home inside the former nightclub-turned-event space RSVP South End. Laura Barrero, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Scorpio was in the 14th century

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“Scorpio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scorpio. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

Scorpio

noun
Scor·​pio ˈskȯr-pē-ˌō How to pronounce Scorpio (audio)
1
: a group of stars between Libra and Sagittarius usually pictured as a scorpion
2
a
: the eighth sign of the zodiac see zodiac
b
: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Scorpio

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