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Gem⋅i⋅ni

[jem-uh-nahy, -nee]
–plural noun, genitive Gem⋅i⋅no⋅rum [jem-uh-nawr-uhm, -nohr-] for 1.
1. Astronomy. the Twins, a zodiacal constellation between Taurus and Cancer containing the bright stars Castor and Pollux.
2. Astrology.
a. the third sign of the zodiac: the mutable air sign.
b. a person born under this sign, usually between May 21st and June 20th.
3. a two-person U.S. spacecraft designed for orbital rendezvous and docking: used in 1965–66 in various experiments preparatory to a landing on the moon.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME < L geminī, pl. of geminus
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Gem·i·ni   (jěm'ə-nī', -nē')   
n.  
  1. A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere containing the stars Castor and Pollux. Also called Twins.

    1. The third sign of the zodiac in astrology. Also called Twins.

    2. pl. Gem·i·nis One who is born under this sign.


[Middle English, from Latin Geminī, pl. of geminus, twin.]
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Gemini   (jěm'ə-nī')  Pronunciation Key 
A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Cancer and Auriga. Gemini (the Twins) contains the bright stars Pollux and Castor and is the third sign of the zodiac.
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