ɪˈtɛər noun, noun Sag·it·tar·i·i 
[-tair-ee-ahy] , for 1.
[-tair-ee-ahy] , for 1. 1.
Astronomy. the Archer, a zodiacal constellation between Scorpius and capricorn.
2.
Astrology.
a.
the ninth sign of the zodiac: the mutable fire sign. See illus. under zodiac.
b.
a person born under this sign, usually between November 22nd and December 21st; a Sagittarian.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin sagittārius archer, equivalent to sagitt(a) arrow + -ārius -ary
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin sagittārius archer, equivalent to sagitt(a) arrow + -ārius -ary
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Sagittarius (ˌsædʒɪˈtɛərɪəs, ˌsædʒɪˈtɛərɪən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , Latin genitive Sagittarii | |
| 1. | astronomy a large conspicuous zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Scorpius and Capricornus on the ecliptic and crossed by the Milky Way and containing the galactic centre |
| 2. | astrology Also called: the Archer |
| a. the ninth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♐, having a mutable fire classification and ruled by the planet Jupiter. The sun is in this sign between Nov 22 and Dec 21 | |
| b. a person born when the sun is in this sign | |
| —adj | |
| 3. | astrology born under or characteristic of Sagittarius |
| [C14: from Latin: an archer, from sagitta an arrow] | |
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Word Origin & History
Sagittarius
constellation, late 14c., from L., lit. "archer," properly "pertaining to arrows," from sagitta "arrow," which probably is from a pre-Latin Mediterranean language. Meaning "person born under Sagittarius" (properly Sagittarian) is attested from 1940.
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| Sagittarius (sāj'ĭ-târ'ē-əs) Pronunciation Key
A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Scorpius and Capricornus. Sagittarius (the Archer) is the ninth sign of the zodiac. |
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