Capricorn

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

Cap·ri·corn

noun \ˈka-pri-ˌkrn\

Definition of CAPRICORN

1
: a southern zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Aquarius
2
a : the 10th sign of the zodiac in astrology — see zodiac table b : one born under the sign of Capricorn

Examples of CAPRICORN

  1. I'm a Capricorn. What are you?

Origin of CAPRICORN

Middle English Capricorne, from Latin Capricornus (genitive Capricorni), from caper goat + cornu horn — more at horn
First Known Use: 14th century

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