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Cap·ri·corn

(kăp′rĭ-kôrn′)

a. The tenth sign of the zodiac in astrology.

b. One who is born under this sign. Also called Goat.

[Middle English Capricorne, from Latin Capricornus : caper, capr-, goat + cornū, horn; see ker- in Indo-European roots.]

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Capricorn

(ˈkæprɪˌkɔːn)

1. (Astrology) astrology

a. Also called: the Goat or Capricornus the tenth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♑, having a cardinal earth classification and ruled by the planet Saturn. The sun is in this sign between about Dec 22 and Jan 19

b. a person born during the period when the sun is in this sign

2. (Astronomy) astronomy another name for Capricornus

3. (Physical Geography) tropic of Capricorn See tropic¹

adj

(Astrology) astrology born under or characteristic of Capricorn

Also (for senses 1b, 4): Capricornean

[C14: from Latin Capricornus (translating Greek aigokerōs goat-horned), from caper goat + cornū horn]

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Cap•ri•corn

(ˈkæp rɪˌkɔrn)

n.

1. the Goat, a zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Aquarius.

a. the tenth sign of the zodiac.

b. a person born under this sign, usu. between December 22 and January 19.

[1350–1400; Middle English Capricorne < Latin Capricornus (translation of Greek aigókerōs goat-horned)]

Cap·ri·corn

(kăp′rĭ-kôrn′) or Cap·ri·cor·nus (kăp′rĭ-kôr′nəs)

A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Aquarius and Sagittarius.

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Noun	1.	Capricorn - (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Capricorn Goat individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do" astrology, star divination - a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
	2.	Capricorn - a faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Sagittarius and Aquarius Capricornus zodiac - a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes
	3.	Capricorn - the tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19 Capricorn the Goat, Goat

Translations

بُرْجُ الـجَدْي

Kozoroh

Stenbukken

Kauris

jarac

Bak

Capricorno Tropico del Capricorno

山羊座

염소자리

Ožiaragis

Kozorog

Stenbocken

ราศีมังกร

Oğlak burcu

cung Nam Dương

摩羯座

Capricorn

[ˈkæprɪkɔːn] N

1. (= sign, constellation, also Geog) → Capricornio m
see also tropic

2. (= person) → capricornio mf
she's (a) Capricorn → es capricornio

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Capricorn

[ˈkæprɪkɔː^rn]

n → le Capricorne

adj
to be Capricorn → être du Capricorne
I'm Capricorn → Je suis Capricorne.

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Capricorn

n → Steinbock m; I’m (a) Capricorn → ich bin Steinbock

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Capricorn

[ˈkæprɪˌkɔːn] n → Capricorno
to be Capricorn (Astrol) → essere del Capricorno

Capricorn

→ بُرْجُ الـجَدْي Kozoroh Stenbukken Steinbock Αιγόκερως Capricornio kauris Capricorne jarac Capricorno 山羊座 염소자리 Steenbok Steinbukken Koziorożec Capricórnio Козерог Stenbocken ราศีมังกร Oğlak burcu cung Nam Dương 摩羯座

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We had crossed the tropic of Capricorn, and the Straits of Magellan opened less than seven hundred miles to the south.

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Andrew Smith, who, at the head of his adventurous party, has lately succeeded in passing the Tropic of Capricorn, informs me that, taking into consideration the whole of the southern part of Africa, there can be no doubt of its being a sterile country.

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SAGITTARIUS Capricorn AQUARIUS SAGITTARIUS Capricorn AQUARIUS ARIES TAURUS TAURUS Gemini CANCER For weekly stars call 09050 700 402 CANCER SAGITTARIUS Cancer AQUARIUS Pisces June 21 June 21 - July 22 - July 22 ARIES TAURUS Gemini LEO VIRGO VIRGO LIBRA Scorpio ARIES TAURUS Gemini ARIES TAURUS Gemini Scorpio An unexpected invitation or offer could be the chance you have been looking for to firm up key arrangements.

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PISCES ARIES TAURUS GEMINI CANCER ARIES TAURUS GEMINI CANCER LIBRA SCORPIO LEO VIRGO LIBRA SCORPIO For more call 0905 789 4171 (80p/min + network access charge) For more call 0905 789 4177 (80p/min + network access charge) SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES TAURUS GEMINI CANCER LEO VIRGO LIBRA SCORPIO ARIES TAURUS GEMINI CANCER Taurus April 21 - May 21 Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 22 LEO VIRGO LIBRA SCORPIO ARIES TAURUS GEMINI CANCER ARIES TAURUS GEMINI CANCER AQUARIUS PISCES CANCER SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES VIRGO LIBRA SCORPIO LEO VIRGO LIBRA SCORPIO A MESSY environment can make you feel confused and anxious.

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The hunting season on ungulate wild animals, capricorns, roe deers, wild boars, as well as for quail, pigeon and doves is opened, SAEPF reports.

Hunting season on ungulate wild animals, capricorns, roe deers is opened

Capricorn is not aware of any reason why the trading halt should not be granted.

CAPRICORN METALS LTD - REQUEST FOR TRADING HALT

Edwards joins Capricorn most recently from Norges Bank Investment Management, the sovereign wealth fund of Norway, where she spent nine years as a Senior Portfolio Manager.