Meaning of Aquarius in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈkwɛriəs/

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  1. Noun

    Aquarius

    Etymology

    Latin aquarius ‘of water’, used as a noun to mean ‘water carrier’. Aquarii is the Latin genitive form of Aquarius

    Definitions

    1. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Aquarius
  2. 2. a zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere

    Examples

    • « between Capricornus and Pisces »
  3. 3. the eleventh sign of the zodiac

    Examples

    • « the sun is in this sign from about January 20 to February 18 »

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