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Noun: zodiac  'zow-di,ak
  1. A belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes
    "She consulted her zodiac sign for guidance"
     
  2. (astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs
    "The astrologer consulted the zodiac chart to make her predictions"

Derived forms: zodiacs

Type of: diagram, part, region

Part of: celestial sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, sphere, vault of heaven, welkin

Encyclopedia: Zodiac, The Race Begins