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Gemini

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Gem·i·ni  (jm-n, -n)
n.
1. A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere containing the stars Castor and Pollux. Also called Twins.
2.
a. The third sign of the zodiac in astrology. Also called Twins.
b. pl. Gem·i·nis One who is born under this sign.

[Middle English, from Latin Gemin, pl. of geminus, twin.]

Gemini
Noun
Astrol the third sign of the zodiac; the Twins [Latin]

Gemini  (jm-n)
A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Cancer and Auriga. Gemini (the Twins) contains the bright stars Pollux and Castor and is the third sign of the zodiac.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.GeminiGemini - (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Gemini
individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"
astrology, star divination - a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
2.Gemini - a zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere between Taurus and Cancer on the ecliptic
zodiac - a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes
Alpha Geminorum, Castor - a multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux
Pollux - the brightest star in Gemini; close to Castor
3.GeminiGemini - the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20
Translations
Gemini [ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ] nGéminis m
Gemini [ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ] nles Gémeaux mpl;
to be Gemini → être des Gémeaux
Gemini [ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ] n (Astrol) → Zwillinge pl;
to be Gemini → (ein) Zwilling sein
Gemini [ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ] nGemelli mpl;
to be Gemini → essere dei Gemelli


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Upon which she immediately ordered a proper quantity of tears into her own eyes, and then began, "O Gemini, my dear lady, what is the matter?
 
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