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zodiac

noun

The belt-like region of the celestial sphere approximately eight degrees north and south of the ecliptic which include the apparent path of the sun, moon, and visible planets.

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Word length
6
Starts with
Z
Ends with
C
Contains
OD
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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/ˈzəʊ.dɪ.æk/ /ˈzoʊ.dɪ.æk/

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noun

  1. The belt-like region of the celestial sphere approximately eight degrees north and south of the ecliptic which include the apparent path of the sun, moon, and visible planets.

  2. The twelve equal divisions of the zodiacal region into signs or houses, each named for a prominent constellation in the region.

  3. The ecliptic: the belt-like region of the celestial sphere corresponding to the apparent path of the sun over the course of a year.

  4. Any of various astrological systems considered similar to the above.

  5. A circle decorated with the signs of the zodiac.

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