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Date: 1300-1400
Language: Latin
Origin: Capricornus, from caper 'goat' + cornu 'horn'

Capricorn

 noun
     
Related topics: Astrology
Cap‧ri‧corn
1 [uncountable]ROA the tenth sign of the zodiac, represented by a goat, which some people believe affects the character and life of people born between December 22 and January 20
2 [countable]ROA someone born between December 22 and January 20
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