Libra

/ˈlibrə/
/ˈlibrə/
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Other forms: Libras; Librae

Definitions of Libra
  1. noun
    a small faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Virgo and Scorpius
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    constellation
    a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
  2. noun
    the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22
    synonyms: Balance, Libra the Balance, Libra the Scales
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    house, mansion, planetary house, sign, sign of the zodiac, star sign
    (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
  3. noun
    (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra
    synonyms: Balance
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    type of:
    individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul
    a human being
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