Scorpio

[ skawr-pee-oh ]

noun

1. Astronomy. Scorpius.
2. Astrology.
   1. the eighth sign of the zodiac: the fixed water sign.
   2. a person born under this sign, usually between October 23rd and November 21st.

Scorpio

/ ˈskɔːpɪˌəʊ /

noun

1. Also calledthe Scorpion astrology
   1. the eighth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♏, having a fixed water classification and ruled by the planet Mars and the dwarf planet Pluto. The sun is in this sign between about Oct 23 and Nov 21
   2. a person born during a period when the sun is in this sign
2. astronomy another name for Scorpius

adjective

1. astrology born under or characteristic of Scorpio

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scorpio¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin Scorpiō scorpion

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scorpio¹

Latin: scorpion

Example Sentences

It can be tempting to fall prey to the lore around Scorpio.

From Los Angeles Times

Sherry Cola is an actor, a stand-up comic and a Scorpio – all of which may explain her air of intrigue and intensity.

From Salon

Two of them discussed the implications of Hello Kitty’s being a Scorpio.

From New York Times

If I weren’t a Scorpio, I might have cried.

From Los Angeles Times

The shocking and influential avant-garde artist who defied sexual and religious taboos in short films such as “Scorpio Rising” and “Fireworks,” and dished the most lurid movie star gossip in his underground classic “Hollywood Babylon.”

From Seattle Times