Zodiac

Definition of zodiac:

part of speech: noun

An imaginary belt in the heavens, containing the twelve constellations, called signs of the zodiac.

part of speech: noun

An imaginary belt in the heavens, in which the sun's path lies, and which contains the twelve constellations or signs.

part of speech: noun

An imaginary belt or zone in the heavens, containing the paths of the moon and the planets, with the sun's path in the middle, and divided into twelve parts, each represented by a symbol, as the Lion, the Crab, etc.

part of speech: adjective

ZODIACAL.

Usage examples for zodiac:

• Above these gods are twelve Masters, who are the twelve signs of the Zodiac and the planets pass through all the Houses of these twelve in turn. "Five Stages of Greek Religion", Gilbert Murray.

• It is also a sign of the Zodiac "Greenmantle", John Buchan.

• To the left of the principal entrance is an ancient column with the signs of the Zodiac sculptured on it. "The South of France--East Half", Charles Bertram Black.

• Set within this zodiac and spaced at mathematically regular intervals were nine ovoids of intensely living light. "The Metal Monster", A. Merritt.