sagittarius
noun
Simple meaning
The ninth sign of the zodiac.
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsædʒətɚˈaɪəs
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noun
astrology
The ninth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about November 22 to December 21
astronomy
A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a centaur who is an archer. It contains the stars Kaus Australis and Nunki.
astrology
Someone with a Sagittarius star sign.
astrology
The zodiac sign for the archer, ruled by Jupiter and covering November 23 - December 21 (tropical astrology) or December 16 - January 14 (sidereal astrology).
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Large long-legged African bird of prey that feeds on reptiles.
The ninth sign of the zodiac.
Type genus of the Sagittariidae.
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