Aquarius

(ə kwerē əs)

noun

  1. a large S constellation, near the celestial equator between Cetus and Capricornus; Water Bearer
  2. the eleventh sign of the zodiac, entered by the sun about January 21
    also called the Water Bearer
  3. a person born under this sign

Origin: L, the water carrier: see aquarium

See Aquarius in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun In all senses also called Water Bearer.
  1. A constellation in the equatorial region of the Southern Hemisphere near Pisces and Aquila.
  2. a. The 11th sign of the zodiac in astrology.
    b. One who is born under this sign.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin, water carrier, the constellation Aquarius

Origin: , from aqua, water; see aqua

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