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zodiac

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zodiac /ˈzoʊdiˌæk/ noun
zodiac
/ˈzoʊdiˌæk/
noun
Learner's definition of ZODIAC

the zodiac

: an imaginary area in the sky that the sun, moon, and planets appear to travel through黄道带(指太阳、月亮及附近行星所经过区域构成的假想带)
◊ The zodiac is divided into 12 parts (called star signs or signs of the zodiac) which have special names and symbols and are believed by some people to have influence over people and events.黄道带分成12宫,每个宫都按星座命名,有人认为这些星座主宰着人的性格和命运。

— zodiacal

/zoʊˈdajəkəl/ adjective
BNC: 17046 COCA: 26677

zodiac

noun

zo·​di·​ac ˈzō-dē-ˌak How to pronounce zodiac (audio)
1
a
: an imaginary band in the heavens centered on the ecliptic that encompasses the apparent paths of all the planets and is divided into 12 constellations or signs each taken for astrological purposes to extend 30 degrees of longitude
b
: a figure representing the signs of the zodiac and their symbols
2
: a cyclic course
a zodiac of feasts and fasts R. W. Emerson
zodiacal adjective
zodiac table

Example Sentences

a political candidate dealing with the never-ending zodiac of rubber-chicken dinners and meet and greets
Recent Examples on the Web Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac and is therefore said to hold the lessons of all the other signs inside of it. Emily Newhouse, Allure, 9 Sep. 2022 This zodiac sign is known for being intuitive and sensitive. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Aug. 2022 Frasier Sterling's zodiac collection, Colourpop's High School Musical makeup drop, and Lizzo's Yitty loungewear. Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 1 Sep. 2022 With that being said, people born under the Virgo zodiac sign are also creative, intelligent, and giving. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 Aug. 2022 In the end, using Myers-Briggs to hack my dating game was about as effective as trying to find true love via the zodiac. Jessica Morgan, refinery29.com, 3 Mar. 2022 Because Cancer is deemed the mother of the zodiac, there may be wounds relating to their mother figure or having not felt properly nurtured. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2022 No one does jewelry quite like Mejuri, and their zodiac necklaces are a great way to show off your sign in a super subtle way. Marie Lodi, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2022 The album leans into its title, advocating respect for the third sign in the zodiac, by showing how multifaceted the end of a relationship can be. Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French zodias, zodiac, borrowed from Latin zōdiacus, adjective (in the combinations circulus/orbis zōdiacus "zodiac"), borrowed from Greek zōidiakós "zodiac" (originally modifying kýklos "circle"), from zṓidion "painted or carved figure, sign of the zodiac" (from zôion "animal, figure, image" + -idion, diminutive suffix) + -akos, variant of -ikos -ic entry 1 after a vowel — more at zoo-

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of zodiac was in the 14th century
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