'Zodiac' definitions:
Definition of 'zodiac'
(from WordNet)
noun
A belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes
noun
(astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs
Definition of 'Zodiac'
From: GCIDE
- Zodiac \Zo"di*ac\, n. [F. zodiaque (cf. It. zodiaco), fr. L. zodiacus, Gr. ? (sc. ?), fr. ?, dim. of zw^,on an animal, akin to ? living, ? to live.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. (Astron.) (a) An imaginary belt in the heavens, 16[deg] or 18[deg] 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. (b) A figure representing the signs, symbols, and constellations of the zodiac. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A girdle; a belt. [Poetic & R.] [1913 Webster]
- By his side, As in a glistering zodiac, hung the sword. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'zodiac'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- anklet,
- aphelion,
- apogee,
- armlet,
- aspect,
- astrodiagnosis,
- astrology,
- astromancy,
- astronomical longitude,
- autumnal equinox,
- band,
- belt,
- bracelet,
- celestial equator,
- celestial longitude,
- celestial meridian,
- cincture,
- cingulum,
- circle,
- collar,
- collarband,
- colures,
- earring,
- ecliptic,
- equator,
- equinoctial,
- equinoctial circle,
- equinoctial colure,
- equinox,
- fascia,
- fillet,
- finger ring,
- galactic longitude,
- genethliac astrology,
- genethliacism,
- genethliacs,
- genethlialogy,
- geocentric longitude,
- geodetic longitude,
- girdle,
- girt,
- girth,
- great circle,
- heliocentric longitude,
- hoop,
- horoscope,
- horoscopy,
- house,
- longitude,
- mansion,
- meridian,
- mundane astrology,
- mundane house,
- nativity,
- natural astrology,
- neckband,
- necklace,
- nose ring,
- orbit,
- perigee,
- perihelion,
- period,
- planetary house,
- quoit,
- ring,
- small circle,
- solstitial colure,
- stargazing,
- trajectory,
- vernal equinox,
- wristband,
- wristlet,
- zone