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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/
translation icon : 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

Goat
vsCapricorn the Goat
4 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
Capricorn
vsCapricorn the Goat
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
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.