Capricorn

[ kap-ri-kawrn ]

noun

1. Astronomy. the Goat, a zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Aquarius.
2. Astrology.
   1. the tenth sign of the zodiac: the cardinal earth sign.
   2. a person born under this sign, usually between December 22nd and January 19th.
3. tropic of Capricorn. tropic1a

Capricorn

/ ˈkæprɪˌkɔːn /

noun

1. astrology
   1. Also calledthe GoatCapricornus the tenth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♑, having a cardinal earth classification and ruled by the planet Saturn. The sun is in this sign between about Dec 22 and Jan 19
   2. a person born during the period when the sun is in this sign
2. astronomy another name for Capricornus
3. tropic of Capricorn
   See tropic

adjective

1. astrology born under or characteristic of Capricorn

Capricorn

/ kăp′rĭ-kôrn′ /

1. A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Aquarius and Sagittarius. Capricorn (the Goat) is the tenth sign of the zodiac.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Capricorn¹

1350–1400; Middle English Capricorne < Latin Capricornus (translation of Greek aigókerōs goat-horned), equivalent to capri- capri- + corn ( u ) horn + -us adj. suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of Capricorn¹

C14: from Latin Capricornus (translating Greek aigokerōs goat-horned), from caper goat + cornū horn

Example Sentences

Also this week: musical guest Vampire Weekend performed “Gen-X Cops” and “Capricorn.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Constellation” has elements of 1970s-style paranoid thrillers like “Capricorn One” and “The Parallax View,” combined with scenes showing the nuts and bolts of space travel, as in Apple TV’s “For All Mankind.”

From New York Times

During the Northern Hemisphere’s winter solstice, the sun appears directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, the Tropic of Cancer’s southern mirror image.

From National Geographic

Astrologically, in my chart, I have a lot of Capricorn placements in my fourth house that deal with ancestry, past life karma.

From Los Angeles Times

What I’m getting the people I love this season: My Aquarius placements don’t subscribe to the capitalist gifting obligations of mass holidays — because my Capricorn placements are always giving my loved ones little presents year-round.

From Los Angeles Times