What does Capricorn mean?
Definitions for Capricorn
ˈkæp rɪˌkɔrnCapri·corn
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Princeton's WordNet
Capricorn, Goatnoun
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Capricorn
Capricornus, Capricornnoun
a faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Sagittarius and Aquarius
Capricorn, Capricorn the Goat, Goatnoun
the tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19
Wiktionary
Capricornnoun
Someone with a Capricorn star sign
Etymology: From Capricornus.
Capricornnoun
A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a goat.
Etymology: From Capricornus.
Capricornnoun
The zodiac sign for the goat, ruled by Saturn and covering December 23 - January 20.
Etymology: From Capricornus.
Webster Dictionary
Capricornnoun
the tenth sign of zodiac, into which the sun enters at the winter solstice, about December 21. See Tropic
Etymology: [L. capricornus; caper goat + cornu horn: cf. F. capricorne.]
Capricornnoun
a southern constellation, represented on ancient monuments by the figure of a goat, or a figure with its fore part like a fish
Etymology: [L. capricornus; caper goat + cornu horn: cf. F. capricorne.]
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Capricorn
Capricorn is the tenth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Capricornus. It spans the 270–300th degree of the zodiac, between 270 and 305.25 degree of celestial longitude. In astrology, Capricorn is considered an introvert sign, an earth sign, and one of the four cardinal signs. Capricorn is ruled by the planet Saturn. In the Tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area of the zodiac from December 22 to January 19 each year. In Sidereal astrology, the sun currently transits the constellation of Capricorn from January 15 – February 14.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Capricorn
kap′ri-korn, n. one of the twelve signs of the zodiac, like a horned goat. [L. capricornus—caper, a goat, cornu, a horn.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Capricorn in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Capricorn in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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- الجديArabic
- KozorohCzech
- StenbukkenDanish
- SteinbockGerman
- ΑιγόκερωςGreek
- kapricornoEsperanto
- CapricornioSpanish
- گورستانPersian
- KaurisFinnish
- CapricorneFrench
- BakHungarian
- CapricornusIndonesian
- CapricornoItalian
- גדיHebrew
- 山羊座Japanese
- ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿKannada
- 염소 자리Korean
- capricornusLatin
- SteenbokDutch
- SteinbukkenNorwegian
- KoziorożecPolish
- CapricórnioPortuguese
- CapricornulRomanian
- КозерогRussian
- stenbockSwedish
- மகரTamil
- మకరంTelugu
- มังกรThai
- oğlakTurkish
- КозерігUkrainian
- میکٹریUrdu
- Ma KếtVietnamese
- 摩羯座Chinese
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