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Sagittarius

Syllabification: (Sag·it·tar·i·us)
Pronunciation: /ˌsajiˈte(ə)rēəs/

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Definition of Sagittarius
  • 1 Astronomy a large constellation (the Archer), said to represent a centaur carrying a bow and arrow. The center of the Galaxy is situated within it.
  • (as genitive Sagittarii /ˌsajiˈte(ə)rēˌī, -ē-ē/) used with a preceding letter or numeral to designate a star in this constellation:the star Mu Sagittarii
  • 2 Astrology the ninth sign of the zodiac, which the sun enters about November 22.
  • (a Sagittarius) (plural same) a person born when the sun is in Sagittarius.

Derivatives

Sagittarian

Pronunciation: /-ˈte(ə)rēən/

noun & adjective
Sagittarius (sense 2).

Origin:

Latin

Spell Sagittarius and the related word Sagittarian with one g and a double t.

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