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piscis

/ˈpaɪsɪs/

Meanings

proper noun noun
The twelfth sign of the zodiac, which the sun enters on about February 19. It is represented by two fish swimming in opposite directions.

Examples :

"People born under the sign of Pisces are often said to be compassionate and artistic."
astrology astronomy number

Related Words

Illustration twelfth

twelfth noun

/twɛlfθ/

One of twelve equal parts of a whole.

"A twelfth of 240 is 20."

Illustration opposite

opposite noun

/ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/

Something opposite or contrary to something else.

"My brother's opinion is the opposite of mine on the best way to study for the exam. "

Illustration people

people noun

/ˈpiːpəl/ /ˈpipl̩/

Used as plural of person; a body of human beings considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.

"There were so many people at the restaurant last night."

Illustration artistic

artistic adjective

/ɑːˈtɪstɪk/ /ɑɹˈtɪstɪk/

Having or revealing creative skill.

"The student's artistic talent was evident in her colorful drawings. "

Illustration zodiac

zodiac noun

/ˈzəʊ.dɪ.æk/ /ˈzoʊ.dɪ.æk/

The belt-like region of the celestial sphere approximately eight degrees north and south of the ecliptic which include the apparent path of the sun, moon, and visible planets.

"The zodiac shows the path the sun takes across the sky throughout the year. "

Illustration february

february proper noun

/ˈfebruəri/

The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

"February has 28 days, except in leap years when it has 29."

Illustration which

which pronoun

/wɪt͡ʃ/

(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

Illustration swimming

swimming noun

/ˈswɪmɪŋ/

The act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water.

"My favorite weekend activity is swimming. "

Illustration directions

directions noun

/daɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration enters

enters noun

/ˈɛntəz/ /ˈɛntɚz/

The "Enter" key on a computer keyboard.

"My dad pressed the Enter key to submit his online work report. "

Illustration compassionate

compassionate verb

/kəmˈpæʃənət/ /kəmˈpæʃəneɪt/

To feel compassion (for someone or with regard to something); to regard (someone or something) with compassion.

"The teacher compassionately listened to the student's explanation of why they missed the test. "

Illustration represented

represented verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪd/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The artist's painting represented the beauty of the sunset over the ocean. "