# Scorpius

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈskɔːpɪəs/ · frequency rank #62,487

## Definitions
1. A constellation of the zodiac, traditionally figured in the shape of a scorpion. Its brightest star is the red giant Antares.
2. Scorpio

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin scorpius (“scorpion”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/scorpius