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zodiac
(encz) | zodiac,zodiak n: 12 znamení zvěrokruhu tata |
zodiac
(encz) | zodiac,zvěrokruh n: |
zodiac
(encz) | zodiac,zvířetník n: jk |
Zodiac
(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.]
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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.
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2. A girdle; a belt. [Poetic & R.]
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By his side,
As in a glistering zodiac, hung the sword. --Milton.
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zodiac
(wn) | zodiac
n 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 |
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sign of the zodiac
(encz) | sign of the zodiac, n: |
zodiac
(encz) | zodiac,zodiak n: 12 znamení zvěrokruhu tatazodiac,zvěrokruh n: zodiac,zvířetník n: jk |
zodiacal
(encz) | zodiacal,zvěrokruhový adj: [astr.] PetrVzodiacal,zvířetníkový adj: [astr.] PetrV |
zodiacal light
(encz) | zodiacal light, n: |
Ultrazodiacal
(gcide) | Ultrazodiacal \Ul`tra*zo*di"a*cal\, a. [Pref. ultra- +
zodiacal.] (Astron.)
Outside the zodiac; being in that part of the heavens that is
more than eight degrees from the ecliptic; as, ultrazodiacal
planets, that is, those planets which in part of their orbits
go beyond the zodiac.
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Zodiacal
(gcide) | Zodiacal \Zo*di"a*cal\, a. [Cf. F. zodiacal.] (Astron.)
Of or pertaining to the zodiac; situated within the zodiac;
as, the zodiacal planets.
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Zodiacal light, a luminous tract of the sky, of an
elongated, triangular figure, lying near the ecliptic, its
base being on the horizon, and its apex at varying
altitudes. It is to be seen only in the evening, after
twilight, and in the morning before dawn. It is supposed
to be due to sunlight reflected from multitudes of
meteoroids revolving about the sun nearly in the plane of
the ecliptic.
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Zodiacal light
(gcide) | Zodiacal \Zo*di"a*cal\, a. [Cf. F. zodiacal.] (Astron.)
Of or pertaining to the zodiac; situated within the zodiac;
as, the zodiacal planets.
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Zodiacal light, a luminous tract of the sky, of an
elongated, triangular figure, lying near the ecliptic, its
base being on the horizon, and its apex at varying
altitudes. It is to be seen only in the evening, after
twilight, and in the morning before dawn. It is supposed
to be due to sunlight reflected from multitudes of
meteoroids revolving about the sun nearly in the plane of
the ecliptic.
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sign of the zodiac
(wn) | sign of the zodiac
n 1: (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is
divided [syn: sign of the zodiac, star sign, sign,
mansion, house, planetary house] |
zodiac
(wn) | zodiac
n 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 |
zodiacal
(wn) | zodiacal
adj 1: relating to or included in the zodiac; "zodiacal
constellations" |
zodiacal light
(wn) | zodiacal light
n 1: a luminous tract in the sky; a reflection of sunlight from
cosmic dust in the plane of the ecliptic; visible just
before sunrise and just after sunset |
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