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capri·cor·nus

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Capricornus, Capricornnoun

    a faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Sagittarius and Aquarius

Wiktionary

  1. Capricornusnoun

    A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a goat.

  2. Capricornusnoun

    The zodiac sign for the goat, covering December 23January 20.

  3. Etymology: rom Capricornus, from capra and cornu.

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  1. Capricornus

    Capricornus is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Its name is Latin for "horned goat" or "goat horn" or "having horns like a goat's", and it is commonly represented in the form of a sea goat: a mythical creature that is half goat, half fish. Capricornus is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Claudius Ptolemy. Its old astronomical symbol is (♑︎). Under its modern boundaries it is bordered by Aquila, Sagittarius, Microscopium, Piscis Austrinus, and Aquarius. The constellation is located in an area of sky called the Sea or the Water, consisting of many water-related constellations such as Aquarius, Pisces and Eridanus. It is the smallest constellation in the zodiac.

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  1. capricornus

    Capricornus is a Latin word meaning "horned goat" or "goat horn". It is one of the constellations of the zodiac that is often depicted as a sea-goat, a mythical creature that is half goat, half fish. This constellation is located in the southern celestial hemisphere. In astrology, Capricornus (typically referred to as Capricorn) also refers to the tenth sign of the zodiac, born between December 22 and January 19, symbolized by the sea-goat.

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  1. Capricornus

    Capricornus is one of the constellations of the zodiac; it is often called Capricorn, especially when referring to the corresponding astrological sign. Its name is Latin for "horned goat" or "goat horn", and it is commonly represented in the form of a sea-goat: a mythical creature that is half goat, half fish. Its symbol is . Capricornus is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy. Under its modern boundaries it is bordered by Aquila, Sagittarius, Microscopium, Piscis Austrinus and Aquarius. The constellation is located in an area of sky called the Sea or the Water, consisting of many water-related constellations such as Aquarius, Pisces and Eridanus. It is the second faintest constellation in the zodiac after Cancer, and it is the smallest constellation in the zodiac.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms

  1. capricornus

    The tenth sign of the zodiac, which the sun enters about the 21st of December, and opens the winter solstice.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of capricornus in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of capricornus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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