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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Apart from its smart software though, perhaps the most striking feature of Scorpio are its communications. David Hambling, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 Read on to see what’s in store for your sign with your monthly tarot horoscope, Scorpio. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025 Cancers and Libras can both expect deeper feelings of connection to others, while Scorpio will be energized by traveling during this time, the astrologer said. George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 Read the full Scorpio Daily Horoscope Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Recently gained confidence may be immediately shut down. USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024 November 9 to November 29: Mercury retrograde begins in Sagittarius and backslides into Scorpio on November 18. Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024 Your Ultimate 2025 Scorpio Horoscope, as Predicted by a Celebrity Astrologer Pisces (Feb. 18-March 20) Feel the power in 2025, Pisces! Skyler Caruso, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024 The criminal in the story is called Scorpio, who acts as a counterpoint to Harry’s views. Jude Reid, IndieWire, 26 Dec. 2024 Belt your favorite holiday song at Scorpio's Christmas Day karaoke. Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 23 Dec. 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 15 Jan. 2025.

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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