Capricorn
Astronomy. the Goat, a zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Aquarius.
Astrology.
the tenth sign of the zodiac: the cardinal earth sign.
a person born under this sign, usually between December 22nd and January 19th.
tropic of Capricorn. See under tropic (def. 1a).
Origin of Capricorn
1- Also Capricornus (for defs. 1, 2) .
Words Nearby Capricorn
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How to use Capricorn in a sentence
Taurus longs for emotional healing, Virgo gets compulsive, and Capricorn trusts his instinct.
Capricorn If ever you should go with your gut, now is the time.
Capricorn Communication is likely to break down this week with Mars opposing a battle-worn Chiron in Pisces.
Pluto in Capricorn, trine Jupiter, says you heal through creative expression, by finding humor even in horror.
Libra pairs up for a project, Capricorn gets flashbacks, and Scorpio puts out fires.
At winter solstice, the vertical rays strike 23½° S. latitude, the Tropic of Capricorn.
Deserts | A. S. WalkerA beetle, of the species called Capricorn, was found in a piece of wood in the hold of a ship at Plymouth.
Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 | Henry Rowe SchoolcraftThe sun was entering the tropic of Capricorn, and gave the longest days in the year.
The Secret of the Island | W.H.G. Kingston (translation from Jules Verne)The sun enters the cardinal and tropical sign Capricorn on the 22nd, attaining his greatest austral declination at 1h.
M. de Courteille translates the quoted sentence as I have done, but with Capricorn for Pole-star.
The Bbur-nma in English | Babur, Emperor of Hindustan
British Dictionary definitions for Capricorn
/ (ˈkæprɪˌkɔːn) /
astrology
Also called: the Goat, 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
a person born during the period when the sun is in this sign
astronomy another name for Capricornus
tropic of Capricorn See tropic (def. 1)
astrology born under or characteristic of Capricorn
Origin of Capricorn
1- Also (for senses 1b, 4): Capricornean (ˌkæprɪˈkɔːnɪən)
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Scientific definitions for Capricorn
[ kăp′rĭ-kôrn′ ]
A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Aquarius and Sagittarius. Capricorn (the Goat) is the tenth sign of the zodiac.
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