Definitions

1. noun

A constellation in the southern hemisphere, named after the scorpion in Greek mythology. It is one of the 88 official constellations and is represented by the scorpion’s tail.

“The astronomer spent years studying the Scorpius constellation in the southern sky.”

2. proper noun

A name of a star or a part of a star, particularly in the Scorpius constellation.

“The brightest star in the Scorpius constellation is Antares.”