Definition of Scorpio the Scorpion

1. Noun. The eighth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about October 23 to November 21.


Lexicographical Neighbors of Scorpio The Scorpion

Scopes
Scopes trial
Scophthalmus
Scophthalmus aquosus
Scophthalmus rhombus
Scopie
Scopies
Scopinaro procedure
Scopolia carniolica
Scopulariopsis
Scorpaena
Scorpaena grandicornis
Scorpaenidae
Scorpaenoidea
Scorpio
Scorpio the Scorpion (current term)
Scorpion
Scorpionida
Scorpions
Scorpios
Scorpius
Scorsese
Scorsesean
Scorzonera hispanica
Scot
ScotE
Scotch
Scotch Game
Scotch Tape
Scotch and soda

Literary usage of Scorpio the Scorpion

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Geography of the Heavens and Class Book of Astronomy: Accompanied by a by Elijah Hinsdale Burritt, Thomas Dick (1843)
"SCORPIO. THE SCORPION.—This is the eighth sign, and ninth constellation, in the order of the Zodiac. It presents one of the most interesting groups of stars ..."

2. Uranography: Or, A Description of the Heavens; Designed for Academics and by Ezra Otis Kendall (1845)
"The sun enters Sagittarius about the 22d of November. SCORPIO—The Scorpion, Contains the following principal stars: a. Antares. £ Graffias. /3 Akrab. ..."

3. The Stars in Song and Legend by Jermain Gildersleeve Porter (1901)
"SCORPIO, THE SCORPION Though on the frigid scorpion I ride, The dreamy air is full, and overflows With tender memories of the summer-tide And mingled voices ..."

4. The Geography of the Heavens, and Class Book of Astronomy: Accompanied by a by Elijah Hinsdale Burritt, Thomas Dick (1849)
"Favorably situated for examination in June, July, and August, SCORPIO. THE SCORPION.—This is the eighth sign, and ninth constellation, in the order of the ..."

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