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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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Feb. 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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