iz, -iˌiz noun, noun A·ri·e·tis 
[uh-rahy-i-tis] .
[uh-rahy-i-tis] . 1.
Astronomy. the Ram, a zodiacal constellation between Pisces and Taurus.
2.
Astrology.
a.
the first sign of the zodiac: the cardinal fire sign. See illus. under zodiac.
b.
a person born under this sign, usually between March 21st and April 19th.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin: ram
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin: ram
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Aries (ˈɛəriːz, ˈɛərɪən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , Latin genitive Arietis | |
| 1. | astronomy a small zodiacal constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Taurus and Pisces on the ecliptic and having a second-magnitude star |
| 2. | astrology |
| a. Also called: the Ram the first sign of the zodiac, symbol ♈, having a cardinal fire classification, ruled by the planet Mars. The sun is in this sign between about March 21 and April 19 | |
| b. a person born during the period when the sun is in this sign | |
| —adj | |
| 3. | astrology born under or characteristic of Aries |
| [C14: from Latin: ram] | |
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Aries
is always a great word to know.
So is solstice. Does it mean:
| a low-mass star that emits low to average amounts of light that burn their hydrogen slowly over a long life span |
| either of the two times a year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator that takes place about June 21 and about December 22 |
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Word Origin & History
Aries
zodiac constellation usually identified as "the Ram," late 14c., from L. aires "ram" (cf. arietare "to butt"), from a PIE root meaning "spring, jump" (cf. Lith. erytis, O.C.S. jarici, Arm. oroj "lamb;" Gk. eriphos, O.Ir. heirp "kid").
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| Aries (âr'ēz) Pronunciation Key
A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Taurus and Pisces. Aries (the Ram) is the first sign of the zodiac. |
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