From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: AstrologyCapricornCap‧ri‧corn /ˈkæprɪkɔːn $ -kɔːrn/ noun1[uncountable]ROA the tenth sign of the zodiac, represented by a goat, which some people believe affects the character and life of people born between December 22 and January 202[countable]ROA someone born between December 22 and January 20Examples from the CorpusCapricorn• Capricorn 22 December to 20 January Traditionally, Capricorns are meant to be serious and sober.• Greg's a Capricorn.• He has a keen interest in contemporary music and is a foundermember of the ensembleCapricorn.• The Aquarian alsatian or the Capricorncollie would come to little harm from canineastrology.OriginCapricorn(1300-1400)LatinCapricornus, from caper"goat" + cornu"horn"