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Scorpio

noun Scor·pio \ˈskr-pē-ˌō\

: the eighth sign of the zodiac that comes between Libra and Sagittarius and that has a scorpion as its symbol

: a person born under the sign of Scorpio : a person born between October 24 and November 21

Full Definition of SCORPIO

1
:  scorpius
2
a :  the eighth sign of the zodiac in astrology — see zodiac table
b :  one born under this sign
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Origin of SCORPIO

Latin (genitive Scorpionis), from Greek Skorpios, literally, scorpion
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with SCORPIO

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SCORPIO Defined for Kids

Scorpio

noun Scor·pio \ˈskr-pē-ˌō\

Definition of SCORPIO for Kids

1
:  a constellation between Libra and Sagittarius imagined as a scorpion
2
:  the eighth sign of the zodiac or a person born under this sign

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