Capricornus

[kap-ri-kawr-nuh s]

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

Historical Examples of capricornus

These are the stars which we call Capricornus and Alpha Lyra.
Japanese Fairy World
William Elliot Griffis
"That's the Mouse, Mr. Vivian," remarked Capricornus, proudly.
The Prophet of Berkeley Square
Robert Hichens
For Capricornus's sake and for Corona's all this is hid from the world.
The Prophet of Berkeley Square
Robert Hichens
Wait till Capricornus has got his Latin by heart and gone to Oxford.
The Prophet of Berkeley Square
Robert Hichens
Capricornus used to tell Madame what the weather'd be as soon as he could talk.
The Prophet of Berkeley Square
Robert Hichens

British Dictionary definitions for capricornus

Capricornus

noun Latin genitive -ni (-naɪ)

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

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capricornus in Science

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.