capricorn
part of speech
proper noun (Capricorn; a Capricorn, Capricorns)
meaning for a pupil
1) A constellation (group of stars) whose name means «goat-horned», pictured as a sea-goat. tree →
2) In astrology, one of the twelve star signs, for people born roughly between late December and mid-January; such a person is called «a Capricorn». tree →
3) (geography) The Tropic of Capricorn is an imaginary line around the Earth south of the equator. tree →
sense in the lessons
In geography lessons the Tropic of Capricorn marks the most southern place where the Sun can be straight overhead at midday; it crosses Australia, Brazil and southern Africa. In science, Capricornus is a real constellation. In astrology the star sign is a belief, not science.
examples
- The Tropic of Capricorn passes through Australia. tree →
- Capricorn is pictured as a goat with a fish's tail. tree →
- My uncle says he is a Capricorn because his birthday is in January. tree →
- We found the constellation Capricorn in the star chart. tree →
- Rockhampton in Queensland is near the Tropic of Capricorn. tree →
- Astrology says Capricorns are hard-working, but there is no science behind it. tree →
note
Capital C. The constellation's Latin name is Capricornus. The northern line is the Tropic of Cancer. Star signs are part of astrology, not astronomy.
Trees and pragmatics
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