Tropic-of-capricorn

noun
1.
See under tropic (def 1a).
noun
1.
Geography.

either of two corresponding parallels of latitude on the terrestrial globe, one (tropic of Cancer) about 23½° N, and the other (tropic of Capricorn) about 23½° S of the equator, being the boundaries of the Torrid Zone.
the tropics, the regions lying between and near these parallels of latitude; the Torrid Zone and neighboring regions.

2.
Astronomy. either of two circles on the celestial sphere, one lying in the same plane as the tropic of Cancer, the other in the same plane as the tropic of Capricorn.
adjective
3.
of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or occurring in the tropics; tropical:
romance under the tropic skies of Old Mexico.
noun
1.
Astronomy. the Goat, a zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Aquarius.
2.
Astrology.

the tenth sign of the zodiac: the cardinal earth sign.
a person born under this sign, usually between December 22nd and January 19th.

3.
tropic of. See under tropic (def 1a).
noun
1.
(astrology)

Also called the Goat, Capricornus. the tenth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♑, having a cardinal earth classification and ruled by the planet Saturn. The sun is in this sign between about Dec 22 and Jan 19
a person born during the period when the sun is in this sign

2.
(astronomy) another name for Capricornus
3.
tropic of Capricorn, See tropic (sense 1)
adjective
4.
(astrology) born under or characteristic of Capricorn
noun
1.
(sometimes capital) either of the parallel lines of latitude at about 231/2°N (tropic of Cancer) and 231/2°S (tropic of Capricorn) of the equator
2.
(often capital) the tropics, that part of the earth’s surface between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn; the Torrid Zone
3.
(astronomy) either of the two parallel circles on the celestial sphere having the same latitudes and names as the corresponding lines on the earth
adjective
4.
a less common word for tropical
tropic
(trŏp’ĭk)

Either of the two parallels of latitude representing the points farthest north and south at which the Sun can shine directly overhead. The northern tropic is the Tropic of Cancer and the southern one is the Tropic of Capricorn.

tropics. The region of the Earth lying between these latitudes. The tropics are generally the warmest and most humid region of the Earth. Also called Torrid Zone.

Tropic of Capricorn
The parallel of latitude approximately 23°27′ south. It forms the boundary between the Torrid and South Temperate zones.

Tropic of Capricorn definition

Imaginary line that circles the Earth about one-quarter of the way from the equator to the South Pole. The sun is directly overhead at the December solstice.