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Date: 1300-1400
Language: Latin
Origin: 'twins' (Castor and Pollux, sons of the god Zeus)

Gemini

 noun
     
Related topics: Astrology
Gem‧i‧ni
1 [uncountable]ROA the third sign of the zodiac, represented by twins, which some people believe affects the character and life of people born between May 22 and June 21
2 [countable]ROA someone who was born between May 22 and June 21
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