CAPRICORN


Meaning of CAPRICORN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈka-pri-ˌkȯrn ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English Capricorne, from Latin Capricornus (genitive 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's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.