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Scorpius

Scor pi us |ˈskôrpēəs ˈskɔrpiəs |Astronomy a large constellation (the Scorpion ). It contains the red giant Antares. (as genitive Scorpii |ˈskôrpēˌī, -ˌē |) used with a preceding letter or numeral to designate a star in this constellation: the star Theta Scorpii. ORIGIN Latin.

 

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Scorpius

Scorpius |ˈskɔːpɪəs |Astronomy a large constellation (the Scorpion ). It contains the red giant Antares. ORIGIN Latin.