GEMINI


Meaning of GEMINI in English

I. ˈjemə(ˌ)nē, ˈjeməˌnī, ˈgeməˌnē noun plural

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, twins, plural of geminus — more at geminate

1. usually singular in construction , usually capitalized : the 3d sign of the zodiac — see sign table; zodiac illustration

2. often singular in construction , obsolete : pair , couple

a gemini of asses … would make just four of you — William Congreve

3.

[probably euphemism for Late Latin Jesu domine Jesus lord!]

archaic — used as an interjection

4. : bivalent chromosomes

II. noun singular

( plural geminis )

Usage: usually capitalized

: one born under the astrological sign Gemini

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