The tenth astrological sign of the zodiac, represented by a goat or sea-goat symbol and associated with people born between December 22 and January 19. Also refers to the constellation and the Tropic of Capricorn.
From Latin 'Capricornus,' meaning 'goat-horned,' composed of 'caper' (goat) and 'cornu' (horn). The constellation was recognized by ancient astronomers who saw a goat-like figure in the star pattern, later mythologized as the sea-goat in Greek astronomy.
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