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Gemini
JEH-mih-neye
Gemini (name) means a constellation and zodiac sign representing twins, associated with the period from late May to late June. Example: “She's a Gemini, so she was born in early June.”
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A constellation and zodiac sign representing twins, associated with the period from late May to late June.
"She's a Gemini, so she was born in early June."
"Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac, spanning the 60–89th degrees. The Sun is in Gemini from around 21 May to 20 June."
— , Gemini: May Legendary Wildcard (2025)
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A pair of matching or corresponding things.
"The two towers stand as a gemini over the skyline."
How to use Gemini
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe zodiac sign of the twins, covering roughly late May to late June.
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Etymology
From Latin geminī, "twins," tracing the idea back through Greek and even older Near Eastern astronomy where the same stars were seen as divine twins.
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What does “Gemini” mean?
The word “Gemini” means a constellation and zodiac sign representing twins, associated with the period from late May to late June. In plain terms, the zodiac sign of the twins, covering roughly late May to late June.
How do you pronounce “Gemini”?
“Gemini” is pronounced JEH-mih-neye (/ˈd͡ʒɛmɪnaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gemini” in a sentence?
Here is “Gemini” used in a sentence: “She's a Gemini, so she was born in early June.”
What is another word for “Gemini”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Gemini” include Twins.
What part of speech is “Gemini”?
Depending on how it is used, “Gemini” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Gemini” come from?
The word “Gemini” comes from Latin. From Latin geminī, "twins," tracing the idea back through Greek and even older Near Eastern astronomy where the same stars were seen as divine twins.
Is “Gemini” a common word?
“Gemini” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Gemini” have?
“Gemini” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a constellation and zodiac sign representing twins, associated with the period from late May to late June.
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