Capricorn

noun

Cap·​ri·​corn ˈka-pri-ˌkȯrn 

1

: a southern zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Aquarius

2

a

: the 10th sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table

b

: one born under the sign of Capricorn

Examples of Capricorn in a Sentence

I'm a Capricorn. What are you?

Recent Examples on the Web

Read the full Capricorn Daily Horoscope Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Emotionally unsettled? —USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024

Then, Venus leaves Sagittarius and moves to Capricorn. —Jennifer Culp, Them, 16 Oct. 2024

Read on for what Venus in Scorpio square Pluto in Capricorn means for your zodiac sign. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024

Pluto, the planet of transformation, will awaken from a long retrograde on Oct. 11 in Capricorn and remain there until Nov. 19. —Kyle Thomas, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English Capricorne, from Latin Capricornus (genitive Capricorni), from caper goat + cornu horn — more at horn

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Capricorn

• Tropic of Capricorn

Kids Definition

Capricorn

noun

Cap·​ri·​corn ˈkap-ri-ˌkȯ(ə)rn 

1

: a group of stars between Sagittarius and Aquarius that is usually pictured as a goat

2

a

: the 10th sign of the zodiac see zodiac

b

: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Capricorn