Pisces

noun

plural in form but singular in construction
1
: a zodiacal constellation directly south of Andromeda
2
a
: the 12th sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under this sign

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Astrology divides the zodiac into elemental groups: Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Air: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Each element reflects a distinct set of traits and tendencies. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025 Venus in Pisces invites you to explore soul-to-soul connections, while Mars retrograde in Cancer your healing process. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025 How to take care of a pet turtle Fish experts and food sellers Pisces Pros said turtles need a tank that can hold at least 40 gallons of water with a heat lamp. Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025 The Venus-Neptune conjunction in Pisces on February 1 supports healing through forgiveness: Grieve what was, let go of old stories, and open your heart to the present. Colin Bedell, Them, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Pisces 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin (genitive Piscium), from plural of piscis fish — more at fish

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of Pisces was before the 12th century

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“Pisces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pisces. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

Pisces

noun
Pi·​sces ˈpī-ˌsēz How to pronounce Pisces (audio)
1
: a group of stars between Aquarius and Aries usually pictured as a pair of fish
2
a
: the 12th sign of the zodiac see zodiac
b
: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Pisces

Medical Definition

Pisces

noun plural
Pis·​ces
ˈpī-ˌsēz also ˈpi-
in some classifications
: a class of vertebrates comprising all the fishes and sometimes the cyclostomes and lancelets

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