Aries

noun

Ar·i·es ˈer-ˌēz

-ē-ˌēz,

ˈa-rēz,

-rē-ˌēz

: the first sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table

: one born under the sign of Aries

: a constellation between Pisces and Taurus pictured as a ram

My friend is an Aries and I'm a Taurus.

Etymology

Latin (genitive Arietis), literally, ram; perhaps akin to Greek eriphos kid, Old Irish heirp she-goat

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler

The first known use of Aries was before the 12th century

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“Aries.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aries. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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Aries

noun

Ar·i·es ˈer-(ē-)ˌēz

ˈar-

: the first sign of the zodiac see zodiac

: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Aries

: a group of stars between Pisces and Taurus usually pictured as a ram

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