Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A constellation in the equatorial region of the Southern Hemisphere, near Aquarius and Sagittarius.
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- proper noun astronomy : A
constellation of thezodiac supposedly shaped like agoat . - proper noun astrology :
Capricorn
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- noun a faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Sagittarius and Aquarius
Etymologies
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Examples
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"Yes, sir -- I give you my word Capricornus is to be an architect," repeated Malkiel.
The Prophet of Berkeley Square Robert Smythe Hichens 1907
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Lorenzo was an earth sign, governed by the mythical sea goat called Capricornus.
The Poet Prince KATHLEEN MCGOWAN 2010
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Name: Ophelia Serow (Ophelia means Help / Aid and Serow is the common name for the genus Capricornus which is the name for a goat / antelope-type creature.
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The little Pan creatures, symbolic of Capricornus, blow from a seashell to allude further to the submersion.
The Poet Prince KATHLEEN MCGOWAN 2010
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And if you think you are Aries you are Pisces now, and Capricornus, Aquarius, etc.
Debunking Astrology: Mars Can't Influence You | Universe Today 2010
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Preliminary surveys suggest that Himalayan musk deer Moschus chrysogaster, mainland serow Capricornus sumatrensis (VU) and Himalayan tahr Hemitragus jemlahicu (VU) are also common, but are probably not as plentiful as they used to be due to hunting.
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Capricornus, a goose on Aquarius and two mullets on Pisces.
Satyricon 2007
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The comet is located in the zodiacal constellation of Capricornus, the Sea Goat.
grouse Diary Entry grouse 2006
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Capricornus School of Bookbinding & Restoration, 169–70
You’re Certifiable Joel Naftali Lee 1999
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Capricornus School of Bookbinding & Restoration, 169–70
You’re Certifiable Joel Naftali Lee 1999
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