First Known Use: 14th century
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Aquarius
noun Aquar·i·us \-ē-əs\
: the 11th sign of the zodiac that comes between Capricorn and Pisces and is symbolized by a person carrying a jug of water
: a person born under the sign Aquarius : a person born between January 20th and February 18th
Full Definition of AQUARIUS
1
a : the 11th sign of the zodiac in astrology — see zodiac table b : one born under the sign of Aquarius
2
: a constellation south of Pegasus pictured as a man pouring water
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Origin of AQUARIUS
Latin (genitive Aquarii), literally, water carrier
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Aquarius
noun Aquar·i·us \ə-ˈkwer-ē-əs\
Definition of AQUARIUS for Kids
1
: a constellation between Capricorn and Pisces imagined as a man pouring water
2
: the eleventh sign of the zodiac or a person born under this sign
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