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Aries

noun Ar·i·es \ ˈer-ˌēz , -ē-ˌēz , ˈa-rēz , -rē-ˌēz \
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Definition of Aries

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

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Examples of aries in a Sentence

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

Origin and Etymology of aries

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

ARIES Defined for English Language Learners

Aries

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Definition of Aries for English Language Learners

  • : 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

ARIES Defined for Kids

Aries

noun Ar·ies \ ˈer-ˌēz , ˈer-ē-ˌēz \

Definition of Aries for Students

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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  1. See words that rhyme with Aries Spanish Central: Translation of Aries Nglish: Translation of Aries for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of Aries for Arabic speakers

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