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