Capricornus

[ kap-ri-kawr-nuhs ]

/ ˌkæp rɪˈkɔr nəs /

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noun, genitive Cap·ri·cor·ni

[kap-ri-kawr-nahy]. /ˌkæp rɪˈkɔr naɪ/.

Capricorn (defs. 1, 2).

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Origin of Capricornus

From Latin

Words nearby Capricornus

caprice, capricious, Capricorn, Capricornia, Capricornian, Capricornus, caprification, caprifig, caprifoliaceous, caprine, capriole

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How to use Capricornus in a sentence

You have my permission to hop right down, my dear, and make the closer acquaintance of Sir Capricornus, and all the harem.
Ruth Fielding At Sunrise Farm|Alice B. Emerson
"Yes, sir—I give you my word Capricornus is to be an architect," repeated Malkiel.
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

I find you with a man in spite of all my remonstrances, and you want to send me from Gemini to Capricornus.
The Jealousy of le Barbouill|Jean Baptiste Poquelin de Molire

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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