Sagittarius

/ˌsædʒəˈtɛriəs/
/sædʒɪˈtɛriɪs/
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Definitions of Sagittarius
  1. noun
    a large zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Scorpius and Capricornus
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    constellation
    a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
  2. noun
    the ninth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about November 22 to December 21
    synonyms: Archer, Sagittarius the Archer
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    house, mansion, planetary house, sign, sign of the zodiac, star sign
    (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
  3. noun
    (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Sagittarius
    synonyms: Archer
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    type of:
    individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul
    a human being
  4. noun
    type genus of the Sagittariidae
    synonyms: genus Sagittarius
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    type of:
    bird genus
    a genus of birds
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