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Sagittarius

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Definition

The constellation Sagittarius is a group of stars that form the shape of an archer with a bow and arrow in the night sky. The name "Sagittarius" comes from the Latin word for "archer."

Sagittarius is one of the 88 constellations that help us explore the stars and learn about the night sky. Its bright stars create the outline of an archer, ready to shoot an arrow. In ancient times, people imagined this pattern of stars as a brave archer to tell stories and understand the world around them.

How can the word be used?

The constellation Sagittarius is named after the archer.

Sagittarius

Different forms of the word

Noun:

  • the ninth astrological sign, represented by a centaur drawing a bow and arrow.
  • a person born between November 22 and December 21, under the astrological sign of Sagittarius.

Etymology

The word "Sagittarius" comes from the Latin word "sagittarius", which means "archer".

The first recorded use of the word "Sagittarius" in English was in the 14th century.

The word "Sagittarius" is a Latin word, and it is related to the Greek word "toxotes", which also means "archer".

Question

Describe the constellation Sagittarius.