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Capricorn

cap·ri·corn

UK/ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/ US/ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔɹn/ uncommon archaic

noun

1.

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Capricorn

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the tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19

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Origin

From Latin Capricornus. By surface analysis, capri- + corn (“horn”).

Phrases

  • Capricorn beetle
  • first point of Capricorn
  • Tropic of Capricorn

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