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 Definitions of capricorn  [ˈkæp rɪˌkɔrn]  

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Definition of 'capricorn' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) Capricorn
the Goat, a zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Aquarius.

2.  Capricorn
the tenth sign of the zodiac.

3.  Capricorn
a person born under this sign, usu. between December 22 and January 19.

Etymology:  (1350–1400; ME Capricorne < L Capricornus (trans. of Gk aigókerōs goat-horned))

Definition of 'capricorn' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) Capricorn, Goat
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Capricorn

2. (noun) Capricornus, Capricorn
a faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Sagittarius and Aquarius

3. (noun) Capricorn, Capricorn the Goat, Goat
the tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19


Definition of 'capricorn' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) capricorn
the tenth sign of zodiac, into which the sun enters at the winter solstice, about December 21. See Tropic

2. (noun) capricorn
a southern constellation, represented on ancient monuments by the figure of a goat, or a figure with its fore part like a fish



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