Capricorn

[ kap-ri-kawrn ]

noun

1. Astronomy. the Goat, a zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Aquarius.
2. Astrology.
   1. the tenth sign of the zodiac: the cardinal earth sign.
   2. a person born under this sign, usually between December 22nd and January 19th.
3. tropic of Capricorn. tropic1a

Capricorn

/ ˈkæprɪˌkɔːn /

noun

1. astrology
   1. Also calledthe GoatCapricornus the tenth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♑, having a cardinal earth classification and ruled by the planet Saturn. The sun is in this sign between about Dec 22 and Jan 19
   2. a person born during the period when the sun is in this sign
2. See Capricornus
   astronomy another name for Capricornus
3. See tropic
   tropic of Capricorn
   tropic of Capricorn See tropic

adjective

1. astrology born under or characteristic of Capricorn

Capricorn

/ kăp′rĭ-kôrn′ /

1. A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Aquarius and Sagittarius. Capricorn (the Goat) is the tenth sign of the zodiac.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Capricorn¹

1350–1400; Middle English Capricorne < Latin Capricornus (translation of Greek aigókerōs goat-horned), equivalent to capri- capri- + corn ( u ) horn + -us adj. suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of Capricorn¹

C14: from Latin Capricornus (translating Greek aigokerōs goat-horned), from caper goat + cornū horn

Example Sentences

Taurus longs for emotional healing, Virgo gets compulsive, and Capricorn trusts his instinct.

From The Daily Beast

CAPRICORN If ever you should go with your gut, now is the time.

From The Daily Beast

CAPRICORN Communication is likely to break down this week with Mars opposing a battle-worn Chiron in Pisces.

From The Daily Beast

Pluto in Capricorn, trine Jupiter, says you heal through creative expression, by finding humor even in horror.

From The Daily Beast

Libra pairs up for a project, Capricorn gets flashbacks, and Scorpio puts out fires.

From The Daily Beast

At winter solstice, the vertical rays strike 23½° S. latitude, the Tropic of Capricorn.

From Project Gutenberg

A beetle, of the species called capricorn, was found in a piece of wood in the hold of a ship at Plymouth.

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The sun was entering the tropic of Capricorn, and gave the longest days in the year.

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The sun enters the cardinal and tropical sign Capricorn on the 22nd, attaining his greatest austral declination at 1h.

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M. de Courteille translates the quoted sentence as I have done, but with Capricorn for Pole-star.

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