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capricorn

Phoneticscapri·corn

/ˈkæpɹəkɔɹn/

Definitions

01astrological sign

B2

n. the tenth sign of the zodiac, which people believe influences those born between December 22 and January 19.

n. the tenth sign of the zodiac, traditionally represented by a sea-goat and associated with the element of earth.

“My sister is a Capricorn, so she is very organized and hardworking.”

“In tropical astrology, Capricorn begins at the winter solstice, marking a period traditionally associated with discipline and ambition.”

Synonyms

the Goat

02a person

B2

n. a person who was born under the sign of Capricorn.

n. a person born during the period when the sun is in the sign of Capricorn.

“As a Capricorn, he takes his career goals very seriously.”

“The group realized they were all Capricorns after discussing their birthdays during the dinner party.”

03astronomy

C1 · Science

n. a group of stars in the sky that looks like a goat.

n. a constellation in the southern sky, also known as Capricornus.

“The astronomer pointed his telescope toward Capricorn to see the faint stars.”

“Capricorn is one of the oldest recognized constellations, though it contains relatively few bright stars visible to the naked eye.”

Technical

Synonyms

Capricornus

Etymology

From Latin Capricornus. By surface analysis, capri- + corn (“horn”).

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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