Capricorn
rɪˌkɔrnAlso, Capricornus (for defs 1, 2).
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English Capricorne < Latin Capricornus (translation of Greek aigókerōs goat-horned), equivalent to capri- capri- + corn(u) horn + -us adj. suffix
1350–1400; Middle English Capricorne < Latin Capricornus (translation of Greek aigókerōs goat-horned), equivalent to capri- capri- + corn(u) horn + -us adj. suffix
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Capricorn (ˈkæprɪˌkɔːn, ˌkæprɪˈkɔːnɪən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | astrology |
| a. the Goat, Also called: Capricornus the tenth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♑, having a cardinal earth classification and ruled by the planet Saturn. The sun is in this sign between about Dec 22 and Jan 19 | |
| b. a person born during the period when the sun is in this sign | |
| 2. | astronomy another name for Capricornus |
| 3. | tropic of Capricorn See tropic |
| —adj | |
| 4. | astrology born under or characteristic of Capricorn |
| [C14: from Latin Capricornus (translating Greek aigokerōs goat-horned), from caper goat + cornū horn] | |
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Word Origin & History
Capricorn
"zodiac sign," c.1391, from L. Capricornus, lit. "horned like a goat," from caper (gen. capri) "goat" + cornu "horn;" a loan-transl. of Gk. Aigokheros, the name of the constellation. Extended 1894 to persons born under the sign.
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Capricorn (kāp'rĭ-kôrn') or Capricornus  (kāp'rĭ-kôrn') Pronunciation Key
A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Aquarius and Sagittarius. Capricorn (the Goat) is the tenth sign of the zodiac. |
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