Sagittarius

/ˈsædʒəˌtɛriəs/

/sædʒɪˈtɛriɪs/

Definitions of Sagittarius

1. noun

   a large zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Scorpius and Capricornus
   example of:

   constellation

   a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
2. noun

   the ninth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about November 22 to December 21
   synonyms: Archer, Sagittarius the Archer

   example of:

   house, mansion, planetary house, sign, sign of the zodiac, star sign

   (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
3. noun

   (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Sagittarius
   synonyms: Archer

   type of:

   individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul

   a human being
4. noun

   type genus of the Sagittariidae
   synonyms: genus Sagittarius

   type of:

   bird genus

   a genus of birds