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Date: 1300-1400
Language: French
Origin: zodiaque, from Greek zoidiakos 'animal figures'

zodiac

 noun
     
zo‧di‧ac

the zodiac

ROA an imaginary area through which the sun, moon, and planets appear to travel, which some people believe influences our lives
sign of the zodiac (=one of the 12 parts that this area is divided into)
'Which sign of the zodiac were you born under?' 'Leo.'
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