sagittarius
sagittarius Lexical Profile
• noun
The ninth sign of the zodiac in astrology, represented by the archer or centaur, governing the period from approximately November 22 to December 21.
"According to her horoscope, being born under the sign of Sagittarius explains her love for travel and adventure."
A person born under the astrological sign of Sagittarius, between approximately November 22 and December 21.
"As a typical Sagittarius, he is known among his friends for his optimism and outspoken nature."
A large constellation in the southern sky located along the Milky Way between Scorpius and Capricornus, traditionally depicted as a centaur drawing a bow and arrow and containing the center of our galaxy.
"Through a small telescope, the dense star clouds and nebulae within Sagittarius are breathtaking to observe on a clear summer night."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Sagittarius, literally meaning 'archer', derived from sagitta ('arrow'). In classical mythology, the constellation was commonly identified with a centaur drawing a bow.
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