ARIES

I. ˈe(ə)rˌēz, ˈa(a)r-, ˈār-, -rē,ēz noun

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Latin, literally, ram; akin to Umbrian erietu, accusative, ram, Greek eriphos kid, Old Irish heirp doe, female goat, erb cow, Armenian or-oǰ lamb

: the 1st sign of the zodiac — see sign table; zodiac illustration

II. noun

Usage: usually capitalized

: one born under the astrological sign Aries