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

Free Daily and Monthly Horoscopes Read the full Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Capricorn (December 21 - January 19) Examine the holes in your thinking. —USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024

And as a traditionally feminine sign, Capricorn understands that severity is a kind of tenderness. —Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024

You were bound to feel the full extent of these eclipses, as your birth chart is saturated with intense cardinal sign energy (that is, the energy of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn). —Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024

Everything to Know About Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn Aries' Love and Relationships Horoscope in 2025 Get ready to feel the fire in your love life, Aries! —Skyler Caruso, People.com, 12 Dec. 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