"Scorpion" meaning in English

See Scorpion in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From the animal scorpion, from Latin scorpio (“scorpion”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|scorpio||scorpion}} Latin scorpio (“scorpion”) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} Scorpion (not comparable)
  1. (astrology) Of or relating to the Scorpio star sign. Tags: not-comparable
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Proper name

Forms: the Scorpion [canonical]
Etymology: From the animal scorpion, from Latin scorpio (“scorpion”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|scorpio||scorpion}} Latin scorpio (“scorpion”) Head templates: {{en-prop|head=the Scorpion}} the Scorpion
  1. (astronomy, astrology) The constellation and zodiacal sign Scorpius.
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Noun

Forms: Scorpions [plural]
Etymology: From the animal scorpion, from Latin scorpio (“scorpion”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|scorpio||scorpion}} Latin scorpio (“scorpion”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} Scorpion (plural Scorpions)
  1. (astrology) Someone with the Scorpio star sign.
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