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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
nounEnglish 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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