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Aries.

A constellation of the zodiac traditionally figured in the shape of a ram.

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Meaning & usage

name/ˈɛə.ɹiːz/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɛɹ.iz/US
  1. A constellation of the zodiac traditionally figured in the shape of a ram.

  2. The zodiac sign for the ram, ruled by Mars and covering March 20 – April 20 (tropical astrology) or April 15 – May 15 (sidereal astrology).

Where this word comes from

From Latin Aries, from aries (“ram”), calque of Ancient Greek Κριός (Kriós), calque of Akkadian 𒅈𒌺𒊑𒈨 (immeru, “sheep”).

noun/ˈɛə.ɹiːz/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɛɹ.iz/US
  1. Someone with an Aries star sign.

Where this word comes from

From Latin Aries, from aries (“ram”), calque of Ancient Greek Κριός (Kriós), calque of Akkadian 𒅈𒌺𒊑𒈨 (immeru, “sheep”).

name
  1. A surname.

Where this word comes from

Two main origins: * Scottish habitational surname from either of two minor places in Kirkcudbrightshire. * Borrowed from French Ariès, from the medieval personal name Yrieix.

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