Gemini the Twins

Gemini the Twins
noun
the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20
Syn: ↑Gemini, ↑Twins
Instance Hypernyms: ↑sign of the zodiac, ↑star sign, ↑sign, ↑mansion, ↑house, ↑planetary house

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