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Gemini

noun plural but singular in construction Gem·i·ni \ˈje-mə-(ˌ)nē, -ˌnī; ˈge-mə-ˌnē\

: the third sign of the zodiac that comes between Taurus and Cancer and has a pair of twins as its symbol

: a person born under the sign of Gemini : a person born between May 21st and June 21st

Full Definition of GEMINI

1
:  the third zodiacal constellation pictorially represented as the twins Castor and Pollux sitting together and located on the opposite side of the Milky Way from Taurus and Orion
2
a :  the third sign of the zodiac in astrology — see zodiac table
b :  one born under the sign of Gemini
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Origin of GEMINI

Latin (genitive Geminorum), literally, the twins (Castor and Pollux)
First Known Use: 14th century

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GEMINI Defined for Kids

Gemini

noun Gem·i·ni \ˈje-mə-nē, -ˌnī\

Definition of GEMINI for Kids

1
:  a constellation between Taurus and Cancer usually pictured as twins sitting together
2
:  the third sign of the zodiac or a person born under this sign

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