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A⋅quar⋅i⋅us

[uh-kwair-ee-uhs] noun, genitive A⋅quar⋅i⋅i [uh-kwair-ee-ahy] for 1, adjective
–noun
1. Astronomy. the Water Bearer, a zodiacal constellation between Pisces and Capricornus.
2. Astrology.
a. the eleventh sign of the zodiac: the fixed air sign.
b. a person born under this sign, usually between January 20th and February 18th; an Aquarian.
–adjective
3. Aquarian.

A⋅quar⋅i⋅an

[uh-kwair-ee-uhn]
–adjective
1. Also, Aquarius. of or pertaining to Aquarius, or to the Age of Aquarius.
–noun
2. Astrology. a person born under Aquarius, the eleventh sign of the zodiac; an Aquarius.

Origin:
1965–70; aquari(us) + -an
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A·quar·i·us   (ə-kwâr'ē-əs)   
n.   In all senses also called Water Bearer.
  1. A constellation in the equatorial region of the Southern Hemisphere near Pisces and Aquila.

    1. The 11th sign of the zodiac in astrology.

    2. One who is born under this sign.


[Middle English, from Latin, water carrier, the constellation Aquarius, from aqua, water; see aqua.]
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Aquarius   (ə-kwâr'ē-əs)  Pronunciation Key 
A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Pisces and Aquila. Aquarius (the Water Bearer) is the 11th sign of the zodiac.
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