Aries

noun

Ar·​i·​es ˈer-ˌēz 

-ē-ˌēz,

ˈa-rēz,

-rē-ˌēz

1

a

: the first sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table

b

: one born under the sign of Aries

2

: a constellation between Pisces and Taurus pictured as a ram

Examples of Aries in a Sentence

My friend is an Aries and I'm a Taurus.

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for Aries

• antares
• blackberries
• blueberries
• canaries
• cranberries
• gooseberries
• granaries
• libraries
• mulberries
• phyllaries
• primaries
• raspberries

Kids Definition

Aries

noun

Ar·​i·​es ˈer-(ē-)ˌēz 

ˈar-

1

a

: the first sign of the zodiac see zodiac

b

: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Aries

2

: a group of stars between Pisces and Taurus usually pictured as a ram