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tropic of capricorn

trop·ic of Cap·ri·corn
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [trop-ik uhv, ov kap-ri-kawrn]
    • /ˈtrɒp ɪk ʌv, ɒv ˈkæp rɪˌkɔrn/
    • /ˈtrɒp.ɪk əv ˈkæp.rɪ.kɔːn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trop-ik uhv, ov kap-ri-kawrn]
    • /ˈtrɒp ɪk ʌv, ɒv ˈkæp rɪˌkɔrn/

Definitions of tropic of capricorn words

  • noun tropic of capricorn Astronomy. the Goat, a zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Aquarius. 2
  • noun tropic of capricorn Astrology. the tenth sign of the zodiac: the cardinal earth sign. a person born under this sign, usually between December 22nd and January 19th. 2
  • noun tropic of capricorn tropic of. See under tropic (def 1a). 1
  • adjective tropic of capricorn of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or occurring in the tropics; tropical: romance under the tropic skies of Old Mexico. 1
  • proper noun tropic of capricorn The Tropic of Capricorn is an imaginary line around the Earth 23° 26′ south of the equator. 0
  • noun tropic of capricorn a parallel line of latitude at about 231⁄2°S of the equator 0

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Origin of tropic of capricorn

First appearance:

before 1545
One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55

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Parts of speech for Tropic of capricorn

noun
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adverb
pronoun
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tropic of capricorn popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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