Main Entry: Ar·i·es

Pronunciation: \ˈer-ˌēz, -ē-ˌēz, ˈa-rēz, -rē-ˌēz\

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin (genitive Arietis), literally, ram; perhaps akin to Greek eriphos kid, Old Irish heirp she-goat

Date: before 12th century

1 a : the first sign of the zodiac in astrology — see zodiac table b : one born under the sign of Aries
2 : a constellation between Pisces and Taurus pictured as a ram