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Pisces
PEYE-seez
Pisces (name) means a zodiac constellation depicted as two fish tied together by a ribbon, and the astrological sign covering roughly late February to late March. Example: “She checked her horoscope because she's a Pisces.”
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A zodiac constellation depicted as two fish tied together by a ribbon, and the astrological sign covering roughly late February to late March.
"She checked her horoscope because she's a Pisces."
How to use Pisces
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe "fish" sign of the zodiac, or a person born under it.
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a Pisces horoscope
born under Pisces
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Etymology
From Latin pisces ("fish"), the plural of piscis, translating the Greek name for the same constellation.
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What does “Pisces” mean?
The word “Pisces” means a zodiac constellation depicted as two fish tied together by a ribbon, and the astrological sign covering roughly late February to late March. In plain terms, the "fish" sign of the zodiac, or a person born under it.
How do you pronounce “Pisces”?
“Pisces” is pronounced PEYE-seez (/ˈpaɪsiːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Pisces” in a sentence?
Here is “Pisces” used in a sentence: “She checked her horoscope because she's a Pisces.”
What is another word for “Pisces”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Pisces” include Fish.
What is the opposite of “Pisces”?
The opposite of “Pisces” — its antonyms — is Virgo.
What part of speech is “Pisces”?
“Pisces” is a name.
Where does the word “Pisces” come from?
The word “Pisces” comes from Latin. From Latin pisces ("fish"), the plural of piscis, translating the Greek name for the same constellation.
