| 释义 |
gem·i·ni
I. \ˈjemə(ˌ)nē, ˈjeməˌnī, ˈgeməˌnē\ noun plural
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, twins, plural of geminus — more at geminate
1. usually singular in construction, usually capitalized : the 3d sign of the zodiac — see sign table; zodiac illustration
2. often singular in construction, obsolete : pair, couple
< a gemini of asses … would make just four of you — William Congreve >
3. [probably euphemism for Late Latin Jesu domine Jesus lord!] archaic — used as an interjection
4. : bivalent chromosomes
II. noun singular
(plural geminis)
Usage: usually capitalized
: one born under the astrological sign Gemini |