Definition of zodiac Zodiac

/zowˈdiæˌk/ - [zowdeeak] - zo•di•ac

We found 15 definitions of zodiac from 7 different sources.

What does zodiac mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: zodiacs
zodiac - a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes
		region, part a knowledge domain that you are interested in or are communicating about; "it was a limited realm of discourse"; "here we enter the region of opinion"; "the realm of the occult"
		celestial sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkin, sphere the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
		exaltation a flock of larks (especially a flock of larks in flight overhead)
		planetary house, sign of the zodiac, star sign, mansion, sign, house (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
		aquarius the eleventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about January 20 to February 18
		aries the first sign of the zodiac which the sun enters at the vernal equinox; the sun is in this sign from about March 21 to April 19
		cancer type genus of the family Cancridae
		capricornus, capricorn a faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Sagittarius and Aquarius
		gemini the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20
		leo the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22
		libra the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22
		pisces a group of vertebrates comprising both cartilaginous and bony fishes and sometimes including the jawless vertebrates; not used technically
		sagittarius type genus of the Sagittariidae
		scorpius, scorpio a large zodiacal constellation between Libra and Sagittarius
		taurus the second sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about April 20 to May 20
zodiac - (astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs
		diagram a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts
		astrology, star divination a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon

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Wiktionary

zodiac (Noun)
The belt-like region of the celestial sphere approximately eight degrees north and south of the ecliptic, which thousands of years ago included the apparent path of the sun, moon, and planets.
zodiac (Noun)
The twelve equal divisions of the astrological zodiacal region into signs, or houses, of the zodiac, each sign named after a constellation in this region.
zodiac (Noun)
The belt-like region of the celestial sphere corresponding to the apparent path of the sun over the course of a year, the ecliptic.
zodiac (Noun)
A circle decorated with the signs of the zodiac.
zodiac (Noun)
Any of various astrological systems considered similar to the above.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

zodiac (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.
zodiac (n.)
A figure representing the signs, symbols, and constellations of the zodiac.
zodiac (n.)
A girdle; a belt.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

zodiac
One of the twelve signs, or houses, each corresponding to one of the constellations along the zodiac.
zodiac
A belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

zodiac
A broad zone or belt of the heavens, the middle of which is the ecliptic, extending 9° on either side of it. It is divided into twelve signs, each measuring 30° along the ecliptic.

Wikipedia

The Zodiac is the twelve constellations in the form animals or humans.

Chinese Zodiac.

In a Chinese Zodiac, there are years for twelve animals in turn, and this follows the Chinese constellation from the Chinese astronomy.