About The Word Zodiac
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Zodiac
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What's The Definition Of Zodiac?
[n] (astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs
[n] a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes Synonyms | Synonyms for Zodiac: Related Terms | Find terms related to Zodiac: See Also | Aquarius | Aries | Cancer | Capricorn | Capricornus | celestial sphere | diagram | empyrean | exaltation | firmament | Gemini | heavens | house | Leo | Libra | mansion | part | Pisces | planetary house | region | Sagittarius | Scorpio | Scorpius | sign | sign of the zodiac | sphere | star sign | Taurus | vault of heaven | Virgo | welkin Zodiac In Webster's Dictionary \Zo"di*ac\, n. [F. zodiaque (cf. It. zodiaco), fr. L.
zodiacus, Gr. ? (sc. ?), fr. ?, dim. of zw^,on an animal,
akin to ? living, ? to live.]
1. (Astron.)
(a) An imaginary belt in the heavens, 16[deg] or 18[deg]
broad, in the middle of which is the ecliptic, or
sun's path. It comprises the twelve constellations,
which one constituted, and from which were named, the
twelve signs of the zodiac.
(b) A figure representing the signs, symbols, and
constellations of the zodiac.
2. A girdle; a belt. [Poetic & R.]
By his side, As in a glistering zodiac, hung the
sword. --Milton.
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