CAPRICORN


Meaning of CAPRICORN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ka-pri- ˌ ko ̇ rn

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English Capricorne, from Latin Capricornus (gen. Capricorni ), from caper goat + cornu horn ― more at HORN

Date: 14th century

1 : a southern zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Aquarius

2 a : the 10th sign of the zodiac in astrology ― see ZODIAC table b : one born under the sign of Capricorn

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.