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Libra

UK/ˈliːbɹə/ US/ˈlaɪbrə/ uncommon

noun

1.

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun in in Libra

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the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22

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Origin

From Latin lībra (“scales, balance”), calque of Ancient Greek ζυγόν (zugón), calque of Akkadian 𒀯𒍣𒁀𒉌𒌈 (ᵐᵘˡzibānītum, “scales”), from Sumerian 𒀯𒍣𒁀𒀭𒈾 (ᵐᵘˡZI.BA.AN.NA, “scales”). Doublet of arratel, libbra, libra, lira, litra, litre, livre, and rottol.

Phrases

  • first point of Libra

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