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Scorpio

Scor·pi·o [ skáwrpee  ] (plural Scor·pi·os)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. astronomy 
Same as  Scorpius


2. 8th sign of zodiac: the eighth sign of the zodiac, represented by a scorpion and lasting from approximately October 23 to November 21. Scorpio is classified as a water sign and its ruling planets are Mars and Pluto.

3. somebody born under Scorpio: somebody whose birthday falls between October 23 and November 21

[14th century. < Latin (see scorpion)]

Scor·pi·an noun
Scor·pi·o adjective
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