Scorpius

[ skawr-pee-uhs ]

noun

, Astronomy.

, genitive Scor·pi·i [skawr, -pee-ahy].

1. the Scorpion, a zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Libra, containing the bright star Antares.

Scorpius

/ ˈskɔːpɪəs /

noun

1. a large zodiacal constellation lying between Libra and Sagittarius and crossed by the Milky Way. It contains the first magnitude star Antares Also calledScorpio

Scorpius

/ skôr′pē-əs /

1. A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Libra and Sagittarius. Scorpius (the Scorpion) contains the bright star Antares and is the eighth sign of the zodiac.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scorpius¹

< Latin < Greek skorpíos scorpion

Example Sentences

Scorpioun, the well-known zodiacal constellation and sign; called Scorpius in Ovid, Met.

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If the Scorpius had landed to take on supplies of some kind, his assignment was probably not on Mars.

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While the Scorpius decelerated and started maneuvering for a landing, Rip did some rapid calculations.

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They had sent orders instantly to the fastest cruiser in the area, the Scorpius, to stand by for further instructions.

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The Scorpius could not maneuver while in a gravity spin, and O'Brine wanted to be free to take action if necessary.

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