name · noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/əˈkwɛəɹi.əs/
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CMU ARPABET:AH0 K W EH1 R IY0 AH0 S
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Meaning 1
A constellation of the zodiac, traditionally figured in the shape of a man (now also as a woman) carrying water.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: Water Bearer, Water Carrier, Water Man, Water Pourer
Antonyms: none provided
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Meaning 2
The zodiac sign for the water carrier, ruled by Uranus or Saturn, covering January 20 – February 18 (tropical astrology) or February 15 – March 14 (sidereal astrology).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Borrowed from Latin aquārius (“water carrier”) (from aqua (“water”) + -arius), calque of Ancient Greek Ὑδροχόος (Hudrokhóos), referring to the Mesopotamian god Ea who was commonly depicted with water pouring from his shoulders or from vases; compare the constellation name in Akkadian 𒀯𒄖𒆷 (ṣinundu), Sumerian 𒀯𒄖𒆷 (mulGU.LA, “The Great One, Ea”). See also aquarium.
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