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Aries

Aries

7.0
A small group of stars in the northern sky between Pisces and Taurus
  • noun
  • /ˈɛəriˌiz/
translation icon : constelación de Aries
  • On clear nights, star gazers often admire the constellation Aries in the northern sky.

Back in the time of the late ancient Egyptians, it was Aries going back to the time of Rameses or before.

Examples

  • Ancient astronomers mapped the stars and noted the position of the constellation Aries.

  • From Vincent's room on this recreation, we can see the constellation Aries was also visible.

  • Back in the time of the late ancient Egyptians, it was Aries going back to the time of Rameses or before.

  • Astrologers refer to Aries as a sign known for its leadership qualities.

Compounds

A zodiac sign represented by a ram for people born March 21 to April 19

Ovis aries
  • Specialized
7.7

A farm animal with thick wool kept for meat, wool, and skin

Surface Forms

Aries singular
Aries plural

Etymology

Aries comes from the Latin aries, meaning 'ram'. The constellation was imagined as a small ram in the sky between Pisces and Taurus, so the name helps you picture those stars as that animal.