Scorpio

[ skawr-pee-oh ]

/ ˈskɔr piˌoʊ /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR Scorpio ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

Astronomy. Scorpius.

Astrology.

the eighth sign of the zodiac: the fixed water sign.
a person born under this sign, usually between October 23rd and November 21st.

Origin of Scorpio

1350–1400; Middle English <Latin Scorpiōscorpion

Words nearby Scorpio

scorn, scornful, scorpaenid, scorpaenoid, scorper, Scorpio, scorpioid, scorpion, scorpionfish, scorpionfly, scorpion grass

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Example sentences from the Web for Scorpio

Scorpio Rising by R.G. Vliet One of the most scorching, incandescent romances ever.
Rick Bass: The Best Books ’Bout Texas|Rick Bass|September 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I mean, my last book was called The Scorpio Races, after all.
Maggie Stiefvater Talks New Novel ‘The Raven Boys,’ Fast Cars, and YA Fiction|Doug Stanton|September 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Scorpio rules death, sleep and sex, all falling under the heading of regeneration.
The Stars Predict Your Week|Starsky + Cox|October 29, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The New Moon in Scorpio, Wednesday, opens fresh avenues for learning.
The Stars Predict Your Week|Starsky + Cox|October 22, 2011|DAILY BEAST

This is Scorpio: she must know your secrets, but reveals nothing.
The Stars Predict Your Week|Starsky + Cox|October 22, 2011|DAILY BEAST
They have now been shown to possess six pairs (fig. 47), as do Limulus and Scorpio.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3|Various
The second pair of mesosomatic appendages in Scorpio are known as the “pectens.”
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3|Various
Their most congenial companions will be found among those born in Scorpio and Pisces.
The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 5|Various
If you will look between the Scorpio and the Virgin you will find the scales.
The Star People|Gaylord Johnson
Its two chief stars, α and β, may be readily recognized west of and above the head of Scorpio.
Astronomy with an Opera-glass|Garrett Putman Serviss

British Dictionary definitions for Scorpio

Scorpio

/ (ˈskɔːpɪˌəʊ) /

noun

Also called: the Scorpion astrology

the eighth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♏, having a fixed water classification and ruled by the planet Mars and the dwarf planet Pluto. The sun is in this sign between about Oct 23 and Nov 21
a person born during a period when the sun is in this sign

astronomy another name for Scorpius

adjective

astrology born under or characteristic of Scorpio

Also (for senses 1b, 3): Scorpionic (ˌskɔːpɪˈɒnɪk)

Word Origin for Scorpio

Latin: scorpion

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	scorpio
释义	Scorpio [ skawr-pee-oh ] / ˈskɔr piˌoʊ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR Scorpio ON THESAURUS.COM noun Astronomy. Scorpius. Astrology. the eighth sign of the zodiac: the fixed water sign. a person born under this sign, usually between October 23rd and November 21st. Origin of Scorpio 1350–1400; Middle English <Latin Scorpiōscorpion Words nearby Scorpio scorn, scornful, scorpaenid, scorpaenoid, scorper, Scorpio, scorpioid, scorpion, scorpionfish, scorpionfly, scorpion grass Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Scorpio Scorpio Rising by R.G. Vliet One of the most scorching, incandescent romances ever. Rick Bass: The Best Books ’Bout Texas\|Rick Bass\|September 17, 2013\|DAILY BEAST I mean, my last book was called The Scorpio Races, after all. Maggie Stiefvater Talks New Novel ‘The Raven Boys,’ Fast Cars, and YA Fiction\|Doug Stanton\|September 28, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Scorpio rules death, sleep and sex, all falling under the heading of regeneration. The Stars Predict Your Week\|Starsky + Cox\|October 29, 2011\|DAILY BEAST The New Moon in Scorpio, Wednesday, opens fresh avenues for learning. The Stars Predict Your Week\|Starsky + Cox\|October 22, 2011\|DAILY BEAST This is Scorpio: she must know your secrets, but reveals nothing. The Stars Predict Your Week\|Starsky + Cox\|October 22, 2011\|DAILY BEAST They have now been shown to possess six pairs (fig. 47), as do Limulus and Scorpio. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3\|Various The second pair of mesosomatic appendages in Scorpio are known as the “pectens.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3\|Various Their most congenial companions will be found among those born in Scorpio and Pisces. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 5\|Various If you will look between the Scorpio and the Virgin you will find the scales. The Star People\|Gaylord Johnson Its two chief stars, α and β, may be readily recognized west of and above the head of Scorpio. Astronomy with an Opera-glass\|Garrett Putman Serviss British Dictionary definitions for Scorpio Scorpio / (ˈskɔːpɪˌəʊ) / noun Also called: the Scorpion astrology the eighth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♏, having a fixed water classification and ruled by the planet Mars and the dwarf planet Pluto. The sun is in this sign between about Oct 23 and Nov 21 a person born during a period when the sun is in this sign astronomy another name for Scorpius adjective astrology born under or characteristic of Scorpio Also (for senses 1b, 3): Scorpionic (ˌskɔːpɪˈɒnɪk) Word Origin for Scorpio Latin: scorpion Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to Scorpio These Are Some Of The Best Words To Describe ScorpiosWith an image like a scorpion, it's no wonder Scorpios pack a lot of punch in everything they do. Find out what other words best describe this dynamic sign. READ MORE
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Scorpio

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British Dictionary definitions for Scorpio

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