zodiac
IPA: zˈoʊdiæk
noun
- (astrology) The belt-like region of the celestial sphere approximately eight degrees north and south of the ecliptic which include the apparent path of the sun, moon, and visible planets.
- (astrology) The twelve equal divisions of the zodiacal region into signs or houses, each named for a prominent constellation in the region.
- (astronomy) The ecliptic: the belt-like region of the celestial sphere corresponding to the apparent path of the sun over the course of a year.
- Any of various astrological systems considered similar to the above.
- (countable) A circle decorated with the signs of the zodiac.
- a family of constellations that are visible in the apparent path of the Sun viewed from the Earth over the year
- Alternative letter-case form of zodiac [(astrology) The belt-like region of the celestial sphere approximately eight degrees north and south of the ecliptic which include the apparent path of the sun, moon, and visible planets.]
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Examples of "zodiac" in Sentences
- My zodiac sign is libra.
- My sign of zodiac is the gemini.
- The 12 figures were the signs of the zodiac.
- The first sign of the zodiac cycle is Aries.
- One of the circles shows the signs of the zodiac.
- She is a Virgo, and the zodiac sign of the Monkey.
- Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and is the leader.
- The fish has also been used to symbolize Pisces, the Zodiac sign.
- Caelus is often associated with the sign of the zodiac, Aquarius.
- Sidereal astrology ties its signs of the zodiac to the actual constellations.
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