noun
Scorpius
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A constellation shaped like a scorpion, home to the bright red star Antares.
"Scorpius is easiest to spot in the southern sky during summer."
How to Use Scorpius
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe constellation itself, as distinct from "Scorpio," which usually refers to the zodiac sign.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin scorpius, "scorpion."