zodiac
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Noun — The band of sky that follows the sun's yearly path, traditionally divided into twelve constellations or "signs."
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sign of the zodiac
Chinese zodiac
Etymology
From Old French zodiaque, from Latin zōdiacus, from Greek zōidiakós kúklos, literally "circle of little animals" — a nod to the animal-shaped constellations along that band of sky.
Full origin of zodiac →Frequently asked questions
What does “zodiac” mean?
The word “zodiac” means the band of sky that follows the sun's yearly path, traditionally divided into twelve constellations or "signs.". In plain terms, the twelve star-sign belt used in astrology, or any similar twelve-part symbolic system like the Chinese calendar.
How do you pronounce “zodiac”?
“Zodiac” is pronounced ZOH-dih-ak (/ˈzoʊ.diˌæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “zodiac” in a sentence?
Here is “zodiac” used in a sentence: “She reads her horoscope based on where the sun sits in the zodiac.”
What part of speech is “zodiac”?
“Zodiac” is a noun.
Where does the word “zodiac” come from?
The word “zodiac” comes from Latin. From Old French zodiaque, from Latin zōdiacus, from Greek zōidiakós kúklos, literally "circle of little animals" — a nod to the animal-shaped constellations along that band of sky.
Is “zodiac” a common word?
“Zodiac” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “zodiac” have?
“Zodiac” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the band of sky that follows the sun's yearly path, traditionally divided into twelve constellations or "signs.".
