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Capricorn

[ kap-ri-kawrn ]

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


Capricorn

/ ˈ°ìæ±è°ùɪˌ°ìÉ”Ë²Ô /

noun

  1. astrology
    1. Also calledthe GoatCapricornus 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. tropic of Capricorn
    See tropic
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. astrology born under or characteristic of Capricorn
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Capricorn

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  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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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of Capricorn1

1350–1400; Middle English Capricorne < Latin Capricornus (translation of Greek ²¹¾±²µÃ³°ì±ð°ùŲõ goat-horned), equivalent to capri- capri- + corn ( u ) horn + -us adj. suffix
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of Capricorn1

C14: from Latin Capricornus (translating Greek ²¹¾±²µ´Ç°ì±ð°ùŲõ goat-horned), from caper goat + ³¦´Ç°ù²ÔÅ« horn
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“Mom thought being a Capricorn that my power color was red, so I wore red as a junior golfer and I won some tournaments,†Woods said last year.

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“The Goat†is powered by physical contests, housemate rivalries and an elimination ceremony involving Illuminati-style capes and denouncements, with those nominated for elimination placed inside stocks called the Capricorn Clamps.

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The shoulder placement renders it a landing cushion for the weight of the entire world, for who bears a burden more elegantly than a Capricorn?

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We could go back to talking about Capricorns.

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