zodiac
nounmasculine/zuˈðjakʊ/medium
zo·di·a·co
Definition
An imaginary belt in the sky centered on the ecliptic, divided into twelve signs, used in astrology and astronomy.
The zodiac is composed of twelve astrological signs.
The sun's position in the zodiac determines the sun sign.
Common collocations
zodiac signszodiac circlezodiac charttropical zodiac
Etymology
Do latim 'zōdiacus', do grego 'zōidiakós (kýklos)' (círculo de animais).