Borrowed from Latin aquārius ( “ water carrier ” ) (from aqua ( “ water ” ) + -arius ), calque of Ancient Greek Ὑδροχόος ( Hudrokhóos ) , referring to the Mesopotamian god Ea who was commonly depicted with water pouring from his shoulders or from vases; compare the constellation name in Akkadian 𒀯𒄖𒆷 ( ṣinundu ) , mul</sup>GU.LA"}},"i":0}}]}' id="mwFQ"> Sumerian 𒀯𒄖𒆷 ( GU.LA , “ The Great One, Ea ” ) . See also aquarium .
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