Gem·i·ni (j m  -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 [ˈdʒɛmɪˌnaɪ -ˌniː]
n Latin genitive Geminorum [ˌdʒɛmɪˈnɔːrəm]
1. (Astronomy) Astronomy a zodiacal constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Taurus and Cancer on the ecliptic and containing the stars Castor and Pollux
2. (Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Classical myth another name for Castor and Pollux
3. (Astronautics) Astronautics any of a series of manned US spacecraft launched between the Mercury and Apollo projects to improve orbital rendezvous and docking techniques
4. (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Astrology) Astrology
a. Also called the Twins the third sign of the zodiac, symbol ♊, having a mutable air classification and ruled by the planet Mercury. The sun is in this sign between about May 21 and June 20
b. a person born when the sun is in this sign
adj
(Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Astrology) Astrology born under or characteristic of Gemini Also (for senses 4b, 5) Geminian [ˌdʒɛmɪˈnaɪən]
| 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
| Noun | 1. |  Gemini - (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Geminiindividual, 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. |  Gemini - the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20 |
Translations
Gemini [ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ] n → les Gémeaux mpl
to be Gemini → être Gémeaux
I'm Gemini → Je suis Gémeaux.
to be a Gemini → être Gémeaux
to be Gemini → être Gémeaux
I'm Gemini → Je suis Gémeaux.
to be a Gemini → être Gémeaux
Gemini [ˈdʒɛmɪˌnaɪ] n → Gemelli mpl
to be Gemini → essere dei Gemelli
Gemini [ˈdʒɛmɪˌnaɪ] n → Gemelli mpl
to be Gemini → essere dei Gemelli
to be Gemini → essere dei Gemelli
Gemini [ˈdʒɛmɪˌnaɪ] n → Gemelli mpl
to be Gemini → essere dei Gemelli
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