Scorpion
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- noun
- /ˈskɔːrpiən/
- 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
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4.7
The eighth sign of the zodiac from October 23 to November 21
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A star sign for people born from about October 23 to November 21 shown as a scorpion
Compounds
- Specialized
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A fish that lives near the coast with a narrow body, armored head, and venomous spines
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An insect that eats insects, with a long beak and antennae, whose males have a curved tail like a scorpion
- Specialized
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A long-legged water insect with front legs to catch small animals and a tail-like breathing tube
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A star sign for people born from about October 23 to November 21 shown as a scorpion
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A plant with clusters of purple or blue flowers that often grows in North America
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.