Etymology

Water Man

Today it means: The constellation and zodiacal sign Aquarius. Full definition →

Latin Aquarius
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  1. Latin · calque ofAquarius
  2. English todayWater Man

Calque of Latin Aquarius. Compare Dutch Waterman, German Wassermann, Swedish Vattumannen.

Words from the same roots

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AquariusWater Bearerwater carrierWater Pourer

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