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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aries. Accessed 25 May. 2022.
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Aries
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Ar·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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