zodiac

zo-di-ac · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    [astronomy]A belt of the heavens within about 8° of the ecliptic, including the apparent positions of the sun, moon, and planets.

  2. 2.

    [astrology]A circle of twelve divisions (signs) used for horoscopes.

Forms

plural: zodiacs

Related words

See also: astrology, constellation, horoscope

Etymology

From Greek zoidiakos (kuklos), "circle of little animals," from zoidion ("small animal"), diminutive of zoion ("animal"). Named for the animal figures representing many of the signs.