Capricorn

[ kap-ri-kawrn ]

noun
  1. Astronomy. the Goat, a zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Aquarius.

  2. Astrology.

    • the tenth sign of the zodiac: the cardinal earth sign.

    • a person born under this sign, usually between December 22nd and January 19th.

  1. tropic of Capricorn. See under tropic (def. 1a).

Origin of Capricorn

1
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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British Dictionary definitions for Capricorn

Capricorn

/ (ˈkæprɪˌkɔːn) /


noun
  1. 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

  2. astronomy another name for Capricornus

  1. tropic of Capricorn See tropic (def. 1)

adjective
  1. astrology born under or characteristic of Capricorn

Origin of Capricorn

1
C14: from Latin Capricornus (translating Greek aigokerōs goat-horned), from caper goat + cornū horn
  • Also (for senses 1b, 4): Capricornean (ˌkæprɪˈkɔːnɪən)

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Scientific definitions for Capricorn

Capricorn

[ kăprĭ-kôrn′ ]


  1. A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Aquarius and Sagittarius. Capricorn (the Goat) is the tenth sign of the zodiac.

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