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Capricorn.

Synonym of Capricornus (constellation).

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔɹn/US
  1. Synonym of Capricornus (constellation).

  2. The zodiac sign for the goat, ruled by Saturn and covering December 22 – January 20 (tropical astrology) or January 15 – February 14 (sidereal astrology).

  3. The zodiac sign for the goat, ruled by Saturn and covering December 22 – January 20 (tropical astrology) or January 15 – February 14 (sidereal astrology). A person with this sign, according to their birthdate.

Where this word comes from

From Latin Capricornus. By surface analysis, capri- + corn (“horn”).

noun/ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔɹn/US
  1. Someone with a Capricorn star sign.

Where this word comes from

From Latin Capricornus. By surface analysis, capri- + corn (“horn”).

verb/ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔɹn/US
  1. To adorn with horns.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

From Latin Capricornus. By surface analysis, capri- + corn (“horn”).

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