Cap|ri|corn

Cap|ri|corn
Cap|ri|corn «KAP ruh krn», noun.
1. the tropic of Capricorn.
2. a southern constellation shaped somewhat like a goat.
3. the tenth sign of the zodiac. The sun enters Capricorn about December 22.
4. a person born under the sign of Capricorn.
[< Latin Capricornus < caper, caprī goat + cornū horn]

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