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Definition of gemini

gemini

/ˈdʒɛm.ə.naɪ/
gem · i · ni
Plural:geminis
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Adjective:geminian
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• noun

1

The third sign of the zodiac, represented by the symbol of the twins, which the sun enters around May 21; also, a person born under this astrological sign.

Example

"Because she was born in early June, she is a Gemini according to Western astrology."

2

A northern constellation situated on the ecliptic between Taurus and Cancer, containing the bright stars Castor and Pollux and traditionally depicted as a pair of twins.

Example

"Through the telescope, the amateur astronomers observed the bright twin stars in the constellation Gemini."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from the Latin plural noun 'Gemini' (meaning 'the twins'), the masculine plural of 'geminus' ('twin-born' or 'double'), referring in classical mythology to the twin brothers Castor and Pollux.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gemini. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gemini
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