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capricornus

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(Also, there are no constellations named "Scorpio" and "Capricorn"; their names are "Scorpius" and "Capricornus".) Astrologers do not "skip" Ophiuchus; but there is not an astrological sign by that name.

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(astrology) Capricorn, one of the signs.

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noun

(astrology) Capricorn, one of the signs.

noun

(astronomy) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a goat.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for capricornus.

noun

(astrology) Capricorn, one of the signs.

noun

(astronomy) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a goat.

Example sentences

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(Also, there are no constellations named "Scorpio" and "Capricorn"; their names are "Scorpius" and "Capricornus".) Astrologers do not "skip" Ophiuchus; but there is not an astrological sign by that name.

Quote examples

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(Also, there are no constellations named "Scorpio" and "Capricorn"; their names are "Scorpius" and "Capricornus".) Astrologers do not "skip" Ophiuchus; but there is not an astrological sign by that name.

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How do you use capricornus in a sentence?

(Also, there are no constellations named "Scorpio" and "Capricorn"; their names are "Scorpius" and "Capricornus".) Astrologers do not "skip" Ophiuchus; but there is not an astrological sign by that name.

What does capricornus mean?

(astrology) Capricorn, one of the signs.

What part of speech is capricornus?

capricornus is commonly used as noun.