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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