{
  "zodiac":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a cyclic course":[
        "a zodiac of feasts and fasts",
        "\u2014 R. W. Emerson"
      ],
      ": a figure representing the signs of the zodiac and their symbols":[],
      ": an imaginary band in the heavens centered on the ecliptic that encompasses the apparent paths of all the planets and is divided into 12 constellations or signs each taken for astrological purposes to extend 30 degrees of longitude":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "a political candidate dealing with the never-ending zodiac of rubber-chicken dinners and meet and greets",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Because Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, which is the task master of the zodiac , these folks love to feel respected by those around them. \u2014 Glamour , 31 May 2022",
      "This was the ancients\u2019 guide for placing the four cardinal signs in the zodiac . \u2014 Emily Simone, Allure , 20 May 2022",
      "Regardless of your zodiac sign, flowers can have a positive impact on your mood. \u2014 Irene Richardson, Country Living , 9 May 2022",
      "Skip straight to your sign: Aries, a fiery and ambitious ram is the first sign of the zodiac . \u2014 Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure , 26 Apr. 2022",
      "The tiger is the third animal of the 12-year cycle in the Chinese zodiac . \u2014 Marilisa Barbieri, Forbes , 27 Jan. 2022",
      "And Mont\u00fafar says since this Venus retrograde happened in Capricorn, a zodiac sign that focuses on career and work, we were affected in this department even more than usual. \u2014 Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com , 27 Jan. 2022",
      "The Year of the Tiger \u2014 a Chinese zodiac symbol that represents strength and courage \u2014 also is the perfect time to convince Asian elders who have lived in fear because of widespread anti-Asian sentiment to join in the festivities. \u2014 NBC News , 3 Feb. 2022",
      "Aries is the first sign of the zodiac , and yes, that's why Aries love getting their way and going first. \u2014 Allure , 18 Mar. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French zodias, zodiac, borrowed from Latin z\u014ddiacus, adjective (in the combinations circulus/orbis z\u014ddiacus \"zodiac\"), borrowed from Greek z\u014didiak\u00f3s \"zodiac\" (originally modifying k\u00fdklos \"circle\"), from z\u1e53idion \"painted or carved figure, sign of the zodiac\" (from z\u00f4ion \" animal, figure, image\" + -idion, diminutive suffix) + -akos, variant of -ikos -ic entry 1 after a vowel \u2014 more at zoo-":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8z\u014d-d\u0113-\u02ccak"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "circle",
      "cycle",
      "merry-go-round",
      "round",
      "wheel"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-173330",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
  }
}