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Gemini
CIDE DICTIONARY
Gemini, n. pl. [L., twins, pl. of geminus; cf. Skr. jmi related as brother or sister.].
A constellation of the zodiac, containing the two bright stars Castor and Pollux; also, the third sign of the zodiac, which the sun enters about May 20th. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Gemini, n.
1 a constellation, traditionally regarded as contained in the figures of twins.
2 a the third sign of the zodiac (the Twins). b a person born when the sun is in this sign.
1 a constellation, traditionally regarded as contained in the figures of twins.
2 a the third sign of the zodiac (the Twins). b a person born when the sun is in this sign.
Derivative
Geminean n. & adj.
Etymology
ME f. L, = twins
THESAURUS
Gemini
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Gemini
Duality
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