Capricorn

American  

[kap-ri-kawrn] / ˈkæp rɪˌkɔrn /

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

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Capricorn British  

/ ˈkæprɪˌkɔːn /

noun

1. astrology

   1. Also called: the Goat.   Capricornus.  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. astronomy another name for Capricornus

3. See tropic

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adjective

1. astrology born under or characteristic of Capricorn

Capricorn Scientific  

/ kăp′rĭ-kôrn′ /

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

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Usage

What does Capricorn mean? Capricorn is the name of a constellation that is interpreted as resembling a goat. It is also called The Goat. A constellation is a group of stars that appear near each other in the sky—especially a group that has been given a name. Capricorn is considered one of the 12 zodiacal constellations—constellations that appear within a particular portion of the sky called the zodiac.In astronomy, the zodiac is the band of sky along which the paths of the sun, the moon, and the planets appear to move.Despite its basis in astronomy, the word zodiac is mainly associated with and most often used in the context of astrology, the nonscientific practice in which the positions of heavenly bodies at certain times are thought to influence or be correlated with human behavior and events. In astrology, zodiac refers to a diagram (often a circular one) representing the zodiac belt and showing the symbols associated with each of the 12 constellations or sections, which are called the signs of the zodiac. Capricorn is one of these signs. It is situated between Sagittarius and Aquarius and is considered the tenth sign of the zodiac.The other signs of the zodiac are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, and Pisces.The position of the sun in a particular portion of the zodiac at the moment of a person’s birth is thought to correlate with their personality. This is what people are referring to when they talk about their zodiac sign (or star sign or often just sign). People whose sign is Capricorn are those born between December 22 and January 19.The word Capricorn can be used as a noun to refer to someone who is born during this time, as in I was born in early January, so I’m a Capricorn. The word Capricornian can be used to mean the same thing. It can also be used as an adjective form of Capricorn.Example: Dara is such a Capricorn—she’s so confident and creative.

Etymology

Origin of Capricorn

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

Example Sentences

“So: if it’s Capricorn season — Capricorn is a really steady earth sign focused on practicality — I might be like ‘let’s get back to the basics.

From Los Angeles Times

Women who participated in the series include alleged victim Aubrey O’Day, a star of Combs’s “Making the Band” reality show, and Capricorn Clark, a former right hand to Combs in his Bad Boy camp.

From The Wall Street Journal

The winter solstice is the moment the Sun appears to stand still, directly above the Tropic of Capricorn, the most southerly latitude it reaches annually.

From BBC

We talked over Zoom about working-class love stories, doing voice-over work, acting in Marxist films and being Capricorns.

From Los Angeles Times

Parton also noted that their zodiac signs were compatible: She’s a Capricorn and he was a Cancer.

From Los Angeles Times