Scorpio
Scorpio (noun) means the eighth sign of the zodiac, represented by the scorpion, covering birth dates roughly from late October to late November. Example: “As a Scorpio, she's said to be intense and fiercely loyal.”
How to use Scorpio
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe zodiac sign associated with the scorpion, or a person born under it.
Word forms
Scorpios plural
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Etymology
From Latin scorpio, "scorpion," itself from Ancient Greek skorpios.
Synonyms
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What does “Scorpio” mean?
The word “Scorpio” means the eighth sign of the zodiac, represented by the scorpion, covering birth dates roughly from late October to late November. In plain terms, the zodiac sign associated with the scorpion, or a person born under it.
How do you pronounce “Scorpio”?
“Scorpio” is pronounced SKAW-peer-uu (/ˈskɔːɹpɪoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Scorpio” in a sentence?
Here is “Scorpio” used in a sentence: “As a Scorpio, she's said to be intense and fiercely loyal.”
What part of speech is “Scorpio”?
“Scorpio” is a noun.
Where does the word “Scorpio” come from?
The word “Scorpio” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin scorpio, "scorpion," itself from Ancient Greek skorpios.