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Pisces

Pi·sces [ p sz ] (plural Pi·sces)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. constellation in northern hemisphere: a zodiacal constellation of the northern hemisphere

2. 12th sign of zodiac: the 12th sign of the zodiac, represented by two fishes and lasting from approximately February 19 to March 20. Pisces is classified as a water sign and its ruling planets are Jupiter and Neptune.

3. somebody born under Pisces: somebody whose birthday falls between February 19 and March 20

[Pre-12th century. < Latin, plural of piscis "fish"]

Pi·sce·an [ psee ən ] noun
Pi·sces adjective
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