Zodiacal constellation
noun
any of the 12 constellations after which the signs of the zodiac are named: aries, taurus, gemini, cancer, leo, virgo, libra, scorpio, sagittarius, capricorn, aquarius, or pisces
historical examples
to the north and east of capricornus we find aquarius, which is also a zodiacal constellation.
astronomy for young folks isabel martin lewis
what zodiacal constellation came to the meridian at midnight on that date?
a text-book of astronomy george c. comstock
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