Capricornus

[ kap-ri-kawr-nuhs ]

noun

, genitive Cap·ri·cor·ni [kap-ri-, kawr, -nahy].

1. Capricorn ( defs 1, 2 ).

Capricornus

/ ˌkæprɪˈkɔːnəs /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Capricornus¹

From Latin

Example Sentences

You have my permission to hop right down, my dear, and make the closer acquaintance of Sir Capricornus, and all the harem.

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"Yes, sir—I give you my word Capricornus is to be an architect," repeated Malkiel.

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Retaining map No. 13 as our guide, we examine the western part of the constellation Capricornus.

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Capricornus, represented as a fish-tailed goat, may be depicted by the encounter with Sabitu, goddess of the sea.

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I find you with a man in spite of all my remonstrances, and you want to send me from Gemini to Capricornus.

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