noun
Scorpius
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Scorpius (noun) means a constellation shaped like a scorpion, home to the bright red star Antares. Example: “Scorpius is easiest to spot in the southern sky during summer.”
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A constellation shaped like a scorpion, home to the bright red star Antares.
"Scorpius is easiest to spot in the southern sky during summer."
How to use Scorpius
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe constellation itself, as distinct from "Scorpio," which usually refers to the zodiac sign.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin scorpius, "scorpion."
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What does “Scorpius” mean?
The word “Scorpius” means a constellation shaped like a scorpion, home to the bright red star Antares. In plain terms, the constellation itself, as distinct from "Scorpio," which usually refers to the zodiac sign.
How do you pronounce “Scorpius”?
“Scorpius” is pronounced SKAW-peers (/ˈskɔːɹpɪəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Scorpius” in a sentence?
Here is “Scorpius” used in a sentence: “Scorpius is easiest to spot in the southern sky during summer.”
What is another word for “Scorpius”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Scorpius” include Scorpio and Scorpion.
What is the opposite of “Scorpius”?
The opposite of “Scorpius” — its antonyms — is Taurus.
What part of speech is “Scorpius”?
“Scorpius” is a noun.
Where does the word “Scorpius” come from?
The word “Scorpius” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Latin scorpius, "scorpion.".
