Pisces

noun

Pi·​sces ˈpī-(ˌ)sēz How to pronounce Pisces (audio)
also
ˈpi-ˌsēz How to pronounce Pisces (audio)
or
ˈpis-ˌkās How to pronounce Pisces (audio)
plural in form but singular in construction
1
: a zodiacal constellation directly south of Andromeda
2
a
: the 12th sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under this sign

Examples of Pisces in a Sentence

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After that, the Moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces. —Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024 Read the full Aquarius Daily Horoscope Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Amenable to a new outlook? —USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024 Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19) Seeking a sign? —USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024 Enthusiasm is the first step, but planning gets you to the finish line, Pisces. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Pisces 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin (genitive Piscium), from plural of piscis fish — more at fish

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of Pisces was before the 12th century

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Pisces

noun
Pi·​sces ˈpī-ˌsēz How to pronounce Pisces (audio)
1
: a group of stars between Aquarius and Aries usually pictured as a pair of fish
2
a
: the 12th sign of the zodiac see zodiac
b
: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Pisces

Medical Definition

Pisces

noun plural
Pis·​ces
ˈpī-ˌsēz also ˈpi-
in some classifications
: a class of vertebrates comprising all the fishes and sometimes the cyclostomes and lancelets

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