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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Astrologer Lisa Stardust shares what each zodiac sign can expect during the 4/4 portal on April 4
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April 4 is the day the 4/4 portal will open up to us.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Accurately displaying all eight planets moving in real time around the sun, as well as the moon on the aventurine glass dial, which reproduces a night sky complete with zodiac constellations.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
The popular First Thursdays at South Congress Hotel brings together local acts and DJs; Wednesdays on Wax is the property's vinyl night; and the monthly zodiac birthday party is when people born under that month's zodiac sign receive a complimentary birthday drink.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
In addition to lectures, zodiac cruises, and landings, there are also opportunities for snowshoeing, kayaking, and camping during the trip.
—Will McGough, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Accurately displaying all eight planets moving in real time around the sun, as well as the moon on the aventurine glass dial, which reproduces a night sky complete with zodiac constellations.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
The popular First Thursdays at South Congress Hotel brings together local acts and DJs; Wednesdays on Wax is the property's vinyl night; and the monthly zodiac birthday party is when people born under that month's zodiac sign receive a complimentary birthday drink.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
In addition to lectures, zodiac cruises, and landings, there are also opportunities for snowshoeing, kayaking, and camping during the trip.
—Will McGough, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Zodiac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zodiac. Accessed 8 Apr. 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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