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sagittarius
CIDE DICTIONARY
sagittarius, n. [L., literally, an archer, fr. sagittarius belonging to an arrow, fr. sagitta an arrow.].
The ninth of the twelve signs of the zodiac, which the sun enters about November 22, marked thus [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
sagittarius, n.
1 a constellation, traditionally regarded as contained in the figure of an archer.
2 a the ninth sign of the zodiac (the Archer). b a person born when the sun is in this sign.
1 a constellation, traditionally regarded as contained in the figure of an archer.
2 a the ninth sign of the zodiac (the Archer). b a person born when the sun is in this sign.
Derivative
Sagittarian adj. & n.
Etymology
ME f. L, = archer, f. sagitta arrow
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