A·quar·i·us (ə-kwâr'ē-əs) n.
In all senses also called Water Bearer .A constellation in the equatorial region of the Southern Hemisphere near Pisces and Aquila.
The 11th sign of the zodiac in astrology.
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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