Definition of Zodiac

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


2. Noun. (astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs.
Generic synonyms: Diagram
Category relationships: Astrology, Star Divination
Derivative terms: Zodiacal

Definition of Zodiac

1. n. An imaginary belt in the heavens, 16° or 18° broad, in the middle of which is the ecliptic, or sun's path. It comprises the twelve constellations, which one constituted, and from which were named, the twelve signs of the zodiac.

2. n. An imaginary belt in the heavens, 16° or 18° broad, in the middle of which is the ecliptic, or sun's path. It comprises the twelve constellations, which one constituted, and from which were named, the twelve signs of the zodiac.

Definition of Zodiac

1. an imaginary belt encircling the celestial sphere [n -S] : ZODIACAL [adj]

Medical Definition of Zodiac

1. 1. An imaginary belt in the heavens, 16 deg or 18 deg broad, in the middle of which is the ecliptic, or sun's path. It comprises the twelve constellations, which one constituted, and from which were named, the twelve signs of the zodiac. A figure representing the signs, symbols, and constellations of the zodiac. 2. A girdle; a belt. "By his side, As in a glistering zodiac, hung the sword." (Milton) Origin: F. Zodiaque (cf. It. Zodiaco), fr. L. Zodiacus, Gr. (sc), fr, dim. Of zoon = an animal, akin to living, to live. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Zodiac

zoarial
zoarium
zobo
zobo
zobos
zobu
zobus
zocalo
zocalos
zocco
zoccolo
zoccolos
zoccos
Zocor
zodiac (current term)
zodiac (current term)
zodiacal
zodiacal
zodiacal light
zodiacs
zoea
zoea
zoeae
zoeal
zoeas
zoecia
zoecium
zoeform
zoetic
zoetic

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