noun
Capricorn
KAP-rih-kawn
Capricorn (noun) means the zodiac sign of the goat, covering roughly late December to mid-January, or a person born under it. Example: “As a Capricorn, she's known for being disciplined and ambitious.”
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The zodiac sign of the goat, covering roughly late December to mid-January, or a person born under it.
"As a Capricorn, she's known for being disciplined and ambitious."
How to use Capricorn
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe astrological sign of the goat, or someone born under it.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Capricorns
- Third person singular
- Capricorns
- Past tense
- Capricorned
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Etymology
From Latin Capricornus, literally "goat-horned," from caper ("goat") and cornu ("horn").
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What does “Capricorn” mean?
The word “Capricorn” means the zodiac sign of the goat, covering roughly late December to mid-January, or a person born under it. In plain terms, the astrological sign of the goat, or someone born under it.
How do you pronounce “Capricorn”?
“Capricorn” is pronounced KAP-rih-kawn (/ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔɹn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Capricorn” in a sentence?
Here is “Capricorn” used in a sentence: “As a Capricorn, she's known for being disciplined and ambitious.”
What part of speech is “Capricorn”?
“Capricorn” is a noun.
Where does the word “Capricorn” come from?
The word “Capricorn” comes from Latin. From Latin Capricornus, literally "goat-horned," from caper ("goat") and cornu ("horn").
