ZODIAC

zodiac

(noun) (astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs

zodiac

(noun) a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

zodiac (plural zodiacs)

(astrology) The belt-like region of the celestial sphere approximately eight degrees north and south of the ecliptic which include the apparent path of the sun, moon, and visible planets.

(astrology) The twelve equal divisions of the zodiacal region into signs or houses, each named for a prominent constellation in the region.

(astronomy) The ecliptic: the belt-like region of the celestial sphere corresponding to the apparent path of the sun over the course of a year.

Any of various astrological systems considered similar to the above.

(countable) A circle decorated with the signs of the zodiac.

Noun

Zodiac

Alternative letter-case form of zodiac

Source: Wiktionary

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Zo"di*ac, n. Etym: [F. zodiaque (cf. It. zodiaco), fr. L. zodiacus, Gr.

1. (Astron.) (a) An imaginary belt in the heavens, 16º or 18º broad, in the middle of which is the ecliptic, or sun's path. It comprises the twelve constellations, which one constituted, and from which were named, the twelve signs of the zodiac. (b) A figure representing the signs, symbols, and constellations of the zodiac.

2. A girdle; a belt. [Poetic & R.] By his side, As in a glistering zodiac, hung the sword. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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