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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.

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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