Scorpion
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- noun
- /ˈskɔːrpiən/
:
escorpio
- People born under the Scorpion sign are said to be brave and loyal.
- Scorpius the Scorpion
- constellation of the Scorpion
Examples
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And she is a scorpion person.
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"You knew I was a scorpion when you agreed to cross the stream,"
Blog text (9) -
But the Scorpion is among the few constellations named for a figure it resembles.
Academic text (1999) -
On it was tattooed the constellation of the Scorpion.
Fiction book (1997) -
Scorpion replies, "I can't help it, it's in my nature." Jody chuckles under his hood.
Fiction book (1992) -
A Scorpion is known for its intensity and passion in relationships.
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As a Scorpio, she is often seen as mysterious and determined.
Synonyms
The eighth sign of the zodiac from October 23 to November 21
A star sign for people born from about October 23 to November 21 shown as a scorpion
Compounds
A star sign for people born from about October 23 to November 21 shown as a scorpion
An insect that eats insects, with a long beak and antennae, whose males have a curved tail like a scorpion
A plant with clusters of purple or blue flowers that often grows in North America
- Specialized
A fish that lives near the coast with a narrow body, armored head, and venomous spines
- Specialized
A long-legged water insect with front legs to catch small animals and a tail-like breathing tube
Surface Forms
Etymology
Scorpion comes from the Latin scorpio and the Greek skorpios, both meaning 'scorpion', the animal with a poisonous sting. So the zodiac Scorpion is named after that creature, which helps explain why people say the sign is passionate, secretive, and can have a powerful 'sting' in its character.