Aquarius
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- noun
- /əˈkwɛəriəs/
- Specialized
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Acuario
- Then I looked suddenly to the west, wondering if the constellation Aquarius was in sight.
Examples
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Not that it much matters, but Fomalhaut is in Piscis Austrinus, not Aquarius.
Blog text (1) -
The stars themselves had been connected with chalky lines to form constellations: the Dippers, Virgo, and Aquarius, among others.
Fiction book (1996) -
And when you see Aquarius up in the night sky... you'll know what to think of.
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For example, Aquarius, the water bearer, who brings the Spring rains.
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In the '60s, so many of us thought it was the "dawning of the age of Aquarius."
Blog text (5) -
The man bearing a pitcher of water is Aquarius, the water-bearer, who is always pictured as a man pouring out a pitcher of water.
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It lies one constellation east of Neptune, in Aquarius.
Academic text (2004) -
The constellation Aquarius is best known for its distinctive shape that resembles a water-bearer.
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During the winter months, Aquarius dominates the southern sky and is a favorite among stargazers.
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As we studied the night sky, we identified Aquarius next to Capricornus and Pisces.
Synonyms
The eleventh zodiac sign is Aquarius, with the sun there from about January 20 to February 18
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Aquarius comes from the Latin aqua meaning 'water' and was used for a 'water-carrier', so the constellation is pictured as a figure pouring water across the stars. That is why astronomers and storytellers call that group of stars Aquarius, the 'water-bearer'.