Sagittarius

English

/sædʒɪˈtɛəɹɪəs/, /sædʒɪˈtɛɹɪəs/

proper noun
Definitions
  • (zodiac constellations): A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a centaur who is an archer.
  • (astrology): The zodiac sign for the archer, ruled by Jupiter and covering November 23 - December 21 (tropical astrology) or December 16 - January 14 (sidereal astrology).

Etymology

Derived from Latin sagittārius (archer).

Origin

Latin

sagittārius

Gloss

archer

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