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Aquarius

A·quar·i·us [ ə kwérree əss ] (plural A·quar·i·us·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. constellation in southern hemisphere: a zodiacal constellation of the southern hemisphere between Pisces and Capricornus

2. 11th sign of zodiac: the 11th sign of the zodiac, represented by a man pouring water, and lasting from approximately January 20 to February 18. Aquarius is classified as an air sign and its ruling planets are Saturn and Uranus.

3. somebody born under Aquarius: somebody whose birthday falls between January 20 and February 18

[14th century. < Latin, "water carrier" < aquarius "of water" < aqua "water"]

A·quar·i·an noun
A·quar·i·us adjective
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