I. ˈskȯ(r)pēˌō noun
Etymology: Latin, literally, scorpion — more at scorpion
1. -s usually capitalized : the 8th sign of the zodiac — see sign table, zodiac illustration
2. capitalized
[New Latin, from Latin, scorpion]
: a genus of scorpions formerly including all known forms but now restricted to a few obscure African species
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: one born under the astrological sign Scorpio