/lee"breuh, luy"-/ , n., gen. Librae /-bruy, -bree/ for 1.
1. Astron. the Balance, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Serpens.
2. Astrol.
a. the seventh sign of the zodiac: the cardinal air sign. See illus. under zodiac .
b. Also, Libran . a person born under this sign, usually between September 23rd and October 22nd.
[ 1350-1400; ME libra lit., pair of scales, LIBRA 1 ]