Cancerian

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Cancer +‎ -ian; from Latin Cancriana, from Cancer + -iana

Pronunciation[edit]

Rhymes: -ɛɹiən, -ɪɹiən

Adjective[edit]

Cancerian (not comparable)

(astrology) Of or pertaining to the astrological sign of Cancer.

Translations[edit]

Attributive of Cancer

Norwegian: kreps (no)
Portuguese: canceriano m
Swedish: kräfta (sv)

Noun[edit]

Cancerian (plural Cancerians)

(astrology) A person born under the astrological sign of Cancer.

Usage notes[edit]

The synonym of moonchild is prescribed, since the word cancer conveys negative connotations.

Synonyms[edit]

moonchild

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