Capricorn

noun

Cap·ri·corn | \ ˈka-pri-ˌkȯrn

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Definition of Capricorn

1 : a southern zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Aquarius

2a : the 10th sign of the zodiac in astrology — see Signs of the Zodiac Table

b : one born under the sign of Capricorn

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Capricorn

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English Language Learners Definition of Capricorn

: the 10th sign of the zodiac : the sign of the zodiac that comes between Sagittarius and Aquarius and that has a goat as its symbol

: a person born under the sign of Capricorn : a person born between December 22 and January 19

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