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Noun: zodiac  'zowdi`ak
  1. A belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes
     
  2. (astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs

Derived forms: zodiacs

See also: zodiacal

Type of: diagram, part, region

Part of: celestial sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, sphere, vault of heaven, welkin

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