- 1. n. An imaginary belt in the heavens, 16¡ or 18¡ broad, in the middle of which is the ecliptic, or sun's path. It comprises the twelve constellations, which one constituted, and from which were named, the twelve signs of the zodiac. Source: opted
- 2. n. A figure representing the signs, symbols, and constellations of the zodiac. Source: opted
- 3. n. A girdle; a belt. Source: opted
- 4. n. a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes Source: wordnet
- 5. n. (astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs Source: wordnet
- 6. 1. (Astron.) (a) An imaginary belt in the heavens, 16º or 18º broad, in the middle of which is the ecliptic, or sun's path. It comprises the twelve constellations, which one constituted, and from which were named, the twelve signs of the zodiac. (b) A figure representing the signs, symbols, and constellations of the zodiac. 2. A girdle; a belt. [Poetic & R.] By his side, As in a glistering zodiac, hung the sword. Milton. Source: webster
- 7. n:100 n. a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes n. (astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs Source: ecdict
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