Capricorn the Goat

Capricorn the Goat
noun
the tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19
Syn: ↑Capricorn, ↑Goat
Instance Hypernyms: ↑sign of the zodiac, ↑star sign, ↑sign, ↑mansion, ↑house, ↑planetary house

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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