Capricornus

[ kap-ri-kawr-nuh s ]

/ ˌkæp rɪˈkɔr nəs /

noun, genitive Cap·ri·cor·ni [kap-ri-kawr-nahy] /ˌkæp rɪˈkɔr naɪ/.

Capricorn(defs 1, 2).

Origin of Capricornus

From Latin

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Examples from the Web for capricornus

Wait till Capricornus has got his Latin by heart and gone to Oxford.
The Prophet of Berkeley Square|Robert Hichens
Retaining map No. 13 as our guide, we examine the western part of the constellation Capricornus.
Pleasures of the telescope|Garrett Serviss
Capricornus, represented as a fish-tailed goat, may be depicted by the encounter with Sabitu, goddess of the sea.
An Introduction to Mythology|Lewis Spence
The long and tender green Capricornus rarely found, we could never meet with but two.
The Works of Sir Thomas Browne|Thomas Browne

These are the stars which we call Capricornus and Alpha Lyra.
Japanese Fairy World|William Elliot Griffis

British Dictionary definitions for capricornus

Capricornus

/ (ˌkæprɪˈkɔːnəs) /

noun Latin genitive -ni (-naɪ)

a faint zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere, lying between Sagittarius and Aquarius

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Scientific definitions for capricornus

Capricorn

[ kăp′rĭ-kôrn′ ]

Capricornus

(kăp′rĭ-kôr′nəs)

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