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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.
Generic synonyms: Part, Region
Terms within: Exaltation, House, Mansion, Planetary House, Sign, Sign Of The Zodiac, Star Sign, Aquarius, Aries, Cancer, Capricorn, Capricornus, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Pisces, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Scorpius, Taurus, Virgo
Derivative terms: Zodiacal
2. Noun. (astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs.
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
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