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Meaning 1
The Zodiac Killer.
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The Zodiac Killer.
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noun
The belt-like region of the celestial sphere, approximately eight degrees north and south of the ecliptic, which includes the apparent path of the sun, moon, and visible planets.
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Topics: astrology, human-sciences, mysticism, philosophy, sciences
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noun
The twelve equal divisions of the zodiacal region into signs or houses, each named for a prominent constellation in the region.
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Topics: astrology, human-sciences, mysticism, philosophy, sciences
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noun
The twelve equal divisions of the zodiacal region into signs or houses, each named for a prominent constellation in the region.
The Chinese zodiac.
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noun
The ecliptic: the belt-like region of the celestial sphere corresponding to the apparent path of the sun over the course of a year.
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Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
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noun
Any of various astrological systems considered similar to the above.
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noun
A circle decorated with the signs of the zodiac.
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Usage: countable
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noun
A inflatable boat.
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Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
Alternative letter-case form of zodiac.
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noun
(astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs
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Broader terms: diagram
noun
a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes
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Broader terms: region, part
History
From Middle English zodiak (late 14th century), from Old French zodiaque, from Latin zōdiacus, from Ancient Greek ζῳδιακός [κύκλος] (zōidiakós [kúklos], “[circle] of little animals”), from ζῴδιον (zōídion), the diminutive of ζῷον (zōîon, “animal”).
From the name of brand of inflatable boats produced by the French Zodiac Nautic company.
Across languages
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