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sagittarius

/ˌsædʒ.ɪˈteər.i.əs/

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noun

/ˌsædʒ.ɪˈteər.i.əs/B1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее знак зодиака, созвездие или человека, рождённого под этим знаком, связанное с периодом с 22 ноября по 21 декабря.

A proper noun referring to a zodiac sign, constellation, or a person born under that sign, associated with the period from November 22 to December 21.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Astrological signB1formal

    The ninth sign of the zodiac, associated with those born between approximately November 22 and December 21.

    ruСтрелец

    • Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius, so she is said to be adventurous.
    • Sagittarius is represented by the archer symbol.
    • People born under Sagittarius are often described as optimistic.

    Synonymsarcher

  2. Person born under this signB1informal

    A person whose birth occurs when the sun is in the astrological sign of Sagittarius.

    ruСтрелец

    • As a Sagittarius, he loves traveling and exploring new cultures.
    • She is a true Sagittarius—always honest and direct.
    • Sagittariuses are known for their love of freedom.

    Synonymsarcher

  3. B2formalscientific

    A large constellation in the southern sky, located between Scorpius and Capricornus.

    ruСтрелец

    • Sagittarius is best visible in the summer sky in the southern hemisphere.
    • The center of the Milky Way lies near the constellation Sagittarius.
    • Astronomers study the stars in Sagittarius to learn about our galaxy.

    Synonymsarcher

  4. Biological genusC2formalscientific

    The type genus of the family Sagittariidae, which includes the secretarybird.

    ruСагиттариус

    • Sagittarius serpentarius is the only species in this genus.
    • The genus Sagittarius belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
    • Ornithologists classify the secretarybird under Sagittarius.
Forms
  • sagittariuses plural form
  • sagittariuses' possessive plural form
  • sagittarius's possessive singular form