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| A·quar·i·us [ ə kwérree əss ] (plural A·quar·i·us·es) |
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1. constellation in southern hemisphere: a zodiacal constellation of the southern hemisphere between Pisces and Capricornus
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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.
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3. somebody born under Aquarius: somebody whose birthday falls between January 20 and February 18
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| [14th century. < Latin, "water carrier" < aquarius "of water" < aqua "water"] |
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 A·quar·i·an noun |
 A·quar·i·us adjective |
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