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GEMINI
Gemini, Gemini the Twins, Twins
(noun) the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20
Gemini
(noun) a zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere between Taurus and Cancer on the ecliptic
Gemini, Twin
(noun) (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Gemini
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Proper noun
Gemini (symbol ♊)
(zodiac constellations): A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a pair of twins. It contains the stars Castor and Pollux.
(astrology): The zodiac sign for the twins, ruled by Mercury and covering May 22 – June 21 (tropical astrology) or June 16 – July 15 (sidereal astrology).
Antonyms
• Sagittarius
Noun
Gemini (plural Geminis)
Someone with a Gemini star sign
Synonyms
• Geminian
Anagrams
• mingei
Source: Wiktionary
Gem"i*ni, n. pl. Etym: [L., twins, pl. of geminus; cf. Skr. j related as brother or sister.] (Astron.)
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ATROPHIED
(adjective) (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use; “partial paralysis resulted in an atrophied left arm”
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