Scorpion

/'skɔ:pjən/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An arachnid with a venomous stinger: A scorpion is a predatory arachnid characterized by a pair of pincers and a long, segmented tail that curves over its back and ends in a venomous stinger.
    • A zodiac sign (Scorpio): Scorpion is the common name for the eighth sign of the zodiac (Scorpio), which the sun transits approximately from October 23 to November 21.
    • A person born under Scorpio: In astrology, a scorpion is a person whose birth date falls within the period when the sun is in the zodiac sign Scorpio.
Usage and Examples
  • Noun (Arachnid):
    • We found a scorpion hiding under a rock in the desert.
    • The sting of some scorpions can be very dangerous to humans.
  • Noun (Zodiac Sign):
    • Her zodiac sign is Scorpion, which is a water sign.
    • Scorpion is known for its association with intensity and passion.
  • Noun (Person):
    • As a Scorpion, he is said to be very determined and resourceful.
Advanced Usage
  • Figurative Use: The word can be used metaphorically to describe a person perceived as dangerous, secretive, or likely to "sting" (harm) others.
    • In the political drama, the senator was portrayed as a scorpion, waiting for the right moment to strike his rivals.
Variants and Related Words
  • Scorpio: The formal Latin name for the zodiac sign. Often used interchangeably with "Scorpion" in astrological contexts.
    • She is a true Scorpio, passionate and mysterious.
  • Scorpionic (adj): Relating to or characteristic of the zodiac sign Scorpio.
    • His scorpionic intensity was evident in his work.
Synonyms
  • Arachnid: The biological class to which scorpions belong. (General term)
  • Sign of Scorpio: Alternative name for the zodiac sign.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "Scorpion and the Frog": A reference to a famous fable about a scorpion who stings a frog carrying it across a river, demonstrating that one cannot change their innate nature.
    • Their partnership failed; it was a classic case of the scorpion and the frog.
Noun
  1. arachnid of warm dry regions having a long segmented tail ending in a venomous stinger
  2. the eighth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about October 23 to November 21
  3. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio

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