noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The zodiac shows the path the sun takes across the sky throughout the year. " astronomy astrology space Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The twelve equal divisions of the zodiacal region into signs or houses, each named for a prominent constellation in the region. Examples : ""Many people believe the zodiac can influence personality traits based on the time of year they were born." " astrology astronomy mythology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The ecliptic: the belt-like region of the celestial sphere corresponding to the apparent path of the sun over the course of a year. Examples : "The zodiac marks the path the sun seems to follow across the sky throughout the year. " astronomy astrology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of various astrological systems considered similar to the above. Examples : "My grandmother follows a different zodiac system than the one used in most Western astrology books. " astrology astronomy mythology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A circle decorated with the signs of the zodiac. Examples : "The baker decorated the birthday cake with a chocolate zodiac, placing twelve small symbols around the edge to represent each astrological sign. " astrology astronomy mythology culture sign Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading