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单词 zodiacal
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
zo•di•ac /ˈzoʊdiˌæk/USA pronunciation   n. [countable]
  1. Astrologya diagram representing the apparent paths of the sun, moon, and certain planets through certain constellations or signs.
zo•di•a•cal /zoʊˈdaɪəkəl/USA pronunciation  adj. 

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
zo•di•ac  (zōdē ak′),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Astronomy, Astrologyan imaginary belt of the heavens, extending about 8° on each side of the ecliptic, within which are the apparent paths of the sun, moon, and principal planets. It contains twelve constellations and hence twelve divisions called signs of the zodiac. Each division, however, because of the precession of the equinoxes, now contains the constellation west of the one from which it took its name. Cf. sign of the zodiac. 
  2. Astrologya circular or elliptical diagram representing this belt, and usually containing pictures of the animals, human figures, etc., that are associated with the constellations and signs.
  3. a circuit or round.
  • Greek zōidiakòs (kýklos) signal (circle), equivalent. to zó̄idi(on) animal sign ((ion) animal + -idion diminutive suffix) + -akos -ac
  • Latin zōdiacus
  • 1350–1400; Middle English zodiaque
zo•di•a•cal  (zō dīə kəl),USA pronunciation adj. 
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