Sagittarius

noun

Sag·​it·​tar·​i·​us ˌsa-jə-ˈter-ē-əs How to pronounce Sagittarius (audio)
1
: a southern zodiacal constellation pictured as a centaur shooting an arrow and containing the point in the sky where the center of the Milky Way galaxy is located
2
a
: the ninth sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under the sign of Sagittarius

Examples of Sagittarius in a Sentence

Are you a Sagittarius or a Capricorn?
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May 23, 2024: On this day, the moon will be in the expansive sign of Sagittarius, while its bountiful planetary ruler, Jupiter, sits together with Venus in Taurus. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024 Read the full Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Capricorn (December 21 - January 19) Problem-solving? USA TODAY, 10 May 2024 One such black hole called Sagittarius A*, or Sgr A*, is located at the heart of the Milky Way. Will Dunham, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Apr. 2024 Read the full Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Capricorn (December 21 - January 19) Home is where the heart is as the moon and sun harmonize. USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Sagittarius 

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Sagittarii), literally, archer, from sagitta

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Sagittarius was in the 14th century

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“Sagittarius.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sagittarius. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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Sagittarius

noun
Sag·​it·​tar·​i·​us ˌsaj-ə-ˈter-ē-əs How to pronounce Sagittarius (audio)
1
: a group of stars between Scorpio and Capricorn usually pictured as a creature that is half man half horse with a bow and arrow
2
a
: the ninth sign of the zodiac see zodiac
b
: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Sagittarius
Etymology

from Latin Sagittarius, literally, "archer"

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