Definition of Aries
1a : the first sign of the zodiac in astrology — see zodiac tableb : 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
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
First Known Use: before 12th century
ARIES Defined for English Language Learners
Aries
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: the first sign of the zodiac : the sign of the zodiac that comes between Pisces and Taurus and has a ram as its symbol
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: a person born under the sign of Aries : a person born between March 21 and April 19
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