CAPRICORN


Meaning of CAPRICORN in English

[ 'kaprɪkɔ:n ]

■ noun Astrology the tenth sign of the zodiac (the Goat), which the sun enters at the northern winter solstice (about 21 December).

Derivatives

~ian noun & adjective

Origin

OE, from L. capricornus , from caper , capr- 'goat' + cornu 'horn'.

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