zodiac
noun
zo·di·ac
ˈzō-dē-ˌak 
1
a
: an imaginary band in the heavens centered on the ecliptic that encompasses the apparent paths of all the planets and is divided into 12 constellations or signs each taken for astrological purposes to extend 30 degrees of longitude
b
: a figure representing the signs of the zodiac and their symbols
2
: a cyclic course
a zodiac of feasts and fasts—
R. W. Emerson
R. W. Emerson
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a political candidate dealing with the never-ending zodiac of rubber-chicken dinners and meet and greets
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The experimental 12-track LP takes inspiration from astrology, with each song dedicated to a different zodiac sign.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Aries season hits on March 20, putting the solar spotlight on you and your unique brand of zodiac magic through the whole month ahead.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
The same could be said of the new Year of the Snake Masterpiece Humidor from the premium cigar brand Davidoff, which has created cigars and accessories celebrating the Chinese zodiac since 2012.
—Victoria Gomelsky, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Zodiac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zodiac. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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zodiac
noun
zo·di·ac
ˈzōd-ē-ˌak
1
: an imaginary belt in the heavens that includes the apparent paths of most of the planets and is divided into 12 star groups or signs
2
: a figure showing the signs of the zodiac
Etymology
Middle English zodiac "zodiac," from Latin zodiacus (same meaning), derived from Greek zōidion "carved or painted figure, sign of the zodiac," from zōion "living being, animal, figure"
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