Scorpio

noun

Scor·​pio ˈskȯr-pē-ˌō How to pronounce Scorpio (audio)
1
2
a
: the eighth sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under this sign

Examples of Scorpio in a Sentence

I'm a Virgo, and my sister is a Scorpio.
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Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Giving back? USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024 Instead, he is shot dead by Bill Eckert (Anthony Geary), who was protesting his friend Scorpio. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024 When Venus was in Scorpio, the whimsical goth aesthetic was an instant hit, bringing a dark, romantic vibe with an intriguing edge. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024 The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On Recap: The Scorpio Curse When one trial couple hits it off a little too well in this partner swap, all hell breaks loose. Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024 Just a few examples: Cancer’s fragrance is soft and romantic; Scorpio’s is dark and moody; Libra’s is bright and inviting. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024 Balance and patience are your guiding principles this month, Scorpio. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024 Venus in Scorpio encouraged us to confront our deepest desires and insecurities, compelling us to navigate the complexities of trust, passion and power dynamics within our relationships. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 Read the full Scorpio Daily Horoscope Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Stay determined? USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Scorpionis), from Greek Skorpios, literally, scorpion

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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“Scorpio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scorpio. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

Scorpio

noun
Scor·​pio ˈskȯr-pē-ˌō How to pronounce Scorpio (audio)
1
: a group of stars between Libra and Sagittarius usually pictured as a scorpion
2
a
: the eighth sign of the zodiac see zodiac
b
: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Scorpio

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