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Capricorn the Goat

Capricorn the Goat

6.1
A zodiac sign for people born between December 22 and January 19, shown as a goat
  • noun
  • /ˈkæprɪkɔrn ðə ɡoʊt/
: Capricornio
  • Born on January 5, she is a proud Capricorn the Goat and believes in horoscopes.

Examples

  • As a Capricorn the Goat, he values hard work and ambition.

  • The symbol of Capricorn the Goat appears frequently in astrology books and charts.

  • Many people consult their Capricorn the Goat sign for guidance at the start of the year.

  • Many people are Capricorns the Goat.

  • Don't forget about Capricorn the Goat!

  • She always checks her horoscope because she is a Capricorn the Goat.

  • The Capricorn the Goat is known for being practical and disciplined.

Synonyms

Capricorn
vsCapricorn the Goat
7 5.3

The tenth star sign from December 22 to January 19 with the goat symbol

is the same sign but titled with the animal name
Goat
vsCapricorn the Goat
1 7.5

Tenth sign of the zodiac that covers about December 22 to January 19

is described with the animal label in its name rather than plain dating
makara
vsCapricorn the Goat
  • Indian
9.9

A zodiac sign in Indian astrology that is like Capricorn

is the Western sign dated Dec 22 to Jan 19 shown by a land animal

Surface Forms

Capricorn the Goat singular
Capricorns the Goat plural

Morphology

Capricorn + the + goat

The phrase is directly compositional: 'Capricorn' names the zodiac sign and 'goat' names its animal symbol, so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to the zodiac sign represented by a goat. The article 'the' is non-essential and the noun+epithet pattern is cross-linguistically common, making the meaning immediately recoverable for a B1 learner.

Etymology

Capricorn the Goat comes from the old image of a goat with horns climbing a steep mountain; people used that strong, steady goat to name the 'tenth sign of the zodiac', so astrologers say the sun is in Capricorn the Goat from December 22 to January 19.