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n. C / Un. the first sign of the zodiac, represented by a ram. You use this to describe someone born between late March and mid-April.
n. the first astrological sign in the zodiac, spanning the first 30 degrees of celestial longitude. When capitalised, it refers to the constellation or the person born under this sign.
My sister is an Aries, so she is very energetic.
In Western astrology, Aries is considered a fire sign and is associated with leadership and bold action.
Ancient astronomers identified the constellation of Aries as a ram, a symbol that has persisted through centuries of astrological tradition and remains central to modern horoscopic interpretations.
From Latin Aries, from aries (“ram”), calque of Ancient Greek Κριός (Kriós), calque of Akkadian 𒅈𒌺𒊑𒈨 (immeru, “sheep”).
Two main origins: * Scottish habitational surname from either of two minor places in Kirkcudbrightshire. * Borrowed from French Ariès, from the medieval personal name Yrieix.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Capitalised when referring to the specific zodiac sign or constellation; often used with the indefinite article when referring to a person.
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