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Ar·i·es | \ ˈer-ˌēz 
, -ē-ˌēz, ˈa-rēz, -rē-ˌēz \
, -ē-ˌēz, ˈa-rēz, -rē-ˌēz \Definition of Aries
1a : 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
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Aries
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of Aries
: the first sign of the zodiac : the sign of the zodiac that comes between Pisces and Taurus and has a ram as its symbol
: a person born under the sign of Aries : a person born between March 21 and April 19
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Aries
nounAr·ies | \ ˈer-ˌēz , ˈer-ē-ˌēz \
, ˈer-ē-ˌēz \Kids Definition of Aries
1 : a constellation between Pisces and Taurus imagined as a ram
2 : the first sign of the zodiac or a person born under this sign
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