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Aquarius is a  proper noun.  Its 4 syllables, A quar i us, are pronounced ah KWARE e us.  There are 2 definitions.

Definition 1 in Astronomy is:  The eleventh sign of the zodiac; the Water-bearer.  It appears within 45 degrees on each side of the equator.  It is comprised of 99 stars down to the sixth magnitude, inclusive.  It is on the meridian at 9 post meridiem (p.m.) in October.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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astronomy is a noun.  Definition 1 of 2 is:  The science that treats of the heavenly bodies, their motions, magnitudes, distances, and physical constitution.  Definition 2 is:  A treatise on this science.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

constellation is a noun.  Definition 1 of 3 is:  A group or cluster of stars.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

zodiac is a noun.  Definition 1 of 3, in Astronomy, is: An imaginary belt encircling the heavens and extending about eight degrees (8º) on each side of the ecliptic, within which are the larger planets.  It is divided into twelve parts, called signs of the zodiac, which formerly corresponded to twelve constellations bearing the same names.  Now, owing to the precession of the equinoxes, each constellation is in the sign that has the name next following its own.  ... Source:  an abridgement from the Practical Standard Dictionary

equator is a noun.  Definition 1 of 2 is:  A great circle of the earth, the sun, a planet, et cetera, midway between the poles (that of the earth being the terrestrial equator).  Definition 2 is: The great circle in which the plane of the earth's equator cuts the celestial sphere (the celestial equator).  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

magnitude is a noun.  Definition 4 of 5, in Astronomy, is:  The brightness of a star expressed on a scale in which the brightest are numbered one, and the faintest visible to the naked eye six.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

astrology is a noun.  Definition 1 of 2 is:  Anciently, the science of the stars; practical astronomy.  Definition 2 is:  The investigation of the aspects, et cetera of the planets, and their imagined influence upon the destinies of men; star-divination.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

meridian as a noun.  Definition 1 of 3 is:  Noonday; midday; hence, the highest or culminating point of anything; the zenith; as, the meridian of life.  Definition 2, in Astronomy, Part 1 is:  The vertical plane (at any place) that contains or is parallel to the earth's axis and so passes through the celestial pole.  Part 2 is:  The great circle in which this plane intersects the celestial sphere.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

postmeridian is an adjective.  The only definition is:  Pertaining to the afternoon.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

post meridiem is an adjective.  The only definition is:  After midday:  abbreviated p.m. or P.M.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

Definition 2 in Astronomy is:  A constellation of the zodiac.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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constellation is a noun.  Definition 1 of 3 is:  A group or cluster of stars.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

zodiac is a noun.  Definition 1 of 3, in Astronomy, is: An imaginary belt encircling the heavens and extending about eight degrees (8º) on each side of the ecliptic, within which are the larger planets.  It is divided into twelve parts, called signs of the zodiac, which formerly corresponded to twelve constellations bearing the same names.  Now, owing to the precession of the equinoxes, each constellation is in the sign that has the name next following its own.  ellipsis.  Source:  An abridgement from the Practical Standard Dictionary

The genitive of Aquarius is:  Aquarii.

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