zodiac

Definition of Zodiac in English :

Noun

1. zodiac

a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes

2. zodiac

(astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Zodiac

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noun

1.

an imaginary belt extending 8° either side of the ecliptic, which contains the 12 zodiacal constellations and within which the moon and planets appear to move. It is divided into 12 equal areas, called signs of the zodiac, each named after the constellation which once lay in it

zodiacal constellation

2. astrology

a diagram, usually circular, representing this belt and showing the symbols, illustrations, etc, associated with each of the 12 signs of the zodiac, used to predict the future

3. rare

a complete circuit; circle

Zodiac

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noun

1.

a beltlike zone in the sky extending for about eight degrees on either side of the apparent path of the sun and including the paths of the moon and the principal planets: it is divided into twelve equal parts, or signs, each named for a different constellation

2.

a figure or diagram representing the zodiac and its signs: used in astrology

3. Rare

a circle or circuit

Zodiac

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n.

1.

a. Astronomy A band of the celestial sphere extending about 8° to either side of the ecliptic that represents the path of the principal planets, the moon, and the sun.

b. In astrology, this band divided into 12 equal parts called signs, each 30° wide, bearing the name of a constellation for which it was originally named but with which it no longer coincides owing to the precession of the equinoxes.

c. A diagram or figure representing the zodiac.

2. A complete circuit; a circle.

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