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Scorpion

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Noun

1. scorpio, scorpion

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio

2. scorpio, scorpio the scorpion, scorpion

the eighth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about October 23 to November 21

3. scorpion

arachnid of warm dry regions having a long segmented tail ending in a venomous stinger

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Scorpion

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noun
1. 
any arachnid of the order Scorpionida, of warm dry regions, having a segmented body with a long tail terminating in a venomous sting
2.  false scorpion
3. 
any of various other similar arachnids, such as the whip scorpion, or other arthropods, such as the water scorpion
4. Old Testament
a barbed scourge (I Kings 12:11)
5. history
a war engine for hurling stones; ballista
noun
the Scorpion

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Scorpion

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noun
1. 
any of an order (Scorpiones) of arachnids found in warm regions, with a front pair of nipping claws and a long, slender, jointed tail ending in a curved, poisonous sting
2.  Bible
a variety of whip or scourge

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Scorpion

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n.
1. Any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones, chiefly of warm dry regions, having large claws and a segmented tail that curves over the back and is tipped with a venomous sting.
2. Scorpion See Scorpius.

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