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| Cap·ri·corn [ káppri kàwrn ] (plural Cap·ri·corns) |
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1. zodiac 10th sign of zodiac: the tenth sign of the zodiac, represented by a goat with a fish's tail and extending from December 22 to January 19. Capricorn is classified as an earth sign, and its ruling planet is Saturn.
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2. zodiac somebody born under Capricorn: somebody whose birthday falls between December 22 and January 19
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3. astronomy constellation in southern hemisphere: a zodiacal constellation of the southern hemisphere
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4. geography
Same as tropic of Capricorn
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| [Pre-12th century. < Latin capricornus "goat's horn" < caper "goat" + cornu "horn"] |
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  Cap·ri·corn adjective |
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