Aquarius.
A constellation of the zodiac, traditionally figured in the shape of a man (now also as a woman) carrying water.
Meaning & usage
A constellation of the zodiac, traditionally figured in the shape of a man (now also as a woman) carrying water.
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).
Where this word comes from
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.
Someone with an Aquarius star sign
Where this word comes from
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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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.