Definition of Capricornus

1. Noun. A faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Sagittarius and Aquarius.

Exact synonyms: Capricorn
Group relationships: Zodiac
Generic synonyms: Constellation

Definition of Capricornus

1. Proper noun. (constellation): A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a goat. ¹

2. Proper noun. (astrology): The zodiac sign for the goat, covering December 23–January 20. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Capricornus

Capra
Capra aegagrus
Capra falconeri
Capra hircus
Capra ibex
Caprella
Capreolus
Capreolus capreolus
Capri
Capricorn
Capricorn the Goat
Capricornian
Capricornians
Capricornis
Capricorns
Capricornus
Caprifoliaceae
Caprimulgidae
Caprimulgiformes
Caprimulgus
Caprimulgus carolinensis
Caprimulgus europaeus
Caprimulgus vociferus
Caproidae
Capromyidae
Capros
Capros aper
Caps Lock
Caps Locks
Capsella

Literary usage of Capricornus

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Star Lore of All Ages: A Collection of Myths, Legends, and Facts Concerning by William Tyler Olcott (1911)
"The Arabians also considered capricornus with great favour, and called it " Al-Jady," ... Burritt states that capricornus is identical with Pan or Bacchus, ..."

2. The Geography of the Heavens, and Class Book of Astronomy: Accompanied by a by Elijah Hinsdale Burritt, Thomas Dick (1849)
"capricornus. THE GOAT.—This is the tenth sign, and eleventh constellation, in the order of the Zodiac, and is situated south of the Dolphin, and next east ..."

3. Astronomy with the Naked Eye: A New Geography of the Heavens, with by Garrett Putman Serviss (1908)
"... they were formerly identified (the motion amounts to a little more than 50" per year), the sun was in capricornus at the time of the winter solstice. ..."

4. The Stars in Song and Legend by Jermain Gildersleeve Porter (1901)
"capricornus, THE GOAT Then grievous blasts Break southward on the sea, when coincide The Goat ... capricornus marked in classic times the winter solstice. ..."

5. A commentary on Catullus by Robinson Ellis (1889)
"Orion and Aquarius instead of being, the former, a southern sign near the Bull and the Dog, the latter a zodiacal sign between capricornus and the Fish, ..."

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