| The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. |
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| Aquarius |
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| SYLLABICATION: | A·quar·i·us |
| PRONUNCIATION: |   -kwâr  -s |
| NOUN: | 1. A constellation in the equatorial region of the Southern Hemisphere near Pisces and Aquila. 2a. The 11th sign of the zodiac in astrology. b. One who is born under this sign. In all senses also called Water Bearer. | | ETYMOLOGY: | Middle English, from Latin, water carrier, the constellation Aquarius, from aqua, water. See aqua.
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