Capricornus

noun

Cap·​ri·​cor·​nus ˌka-pri-ˈkȯr-nəs 

astronomy

: capricorn

The chart shows the path of Vesta through Sagittarius and Capricornus for nearly six months.

—Sky And Telescope, June 1971

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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