Definition

1. Noun:
   • A group of vertebrates comprising both cartilaginous and bony fishes and sometimes including the jawless vertebrates; not used technically: A broad, non-scientific term for fish.
   • A large faint zodiacal constellation; between Aquarius and Aries: One of the 88 modern constellations, located in the northern celestial hemisphere.
   • (Astrology) A person who is born while the sun is in Pisces: An individual whose astrological sun sign is Pisces.
   • The twelfth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about February 19 to March 20: The last sign of the zodiac in astrology, represented by the Fish.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Zoological Group):
  • The term "pisces" is an outdated classification for aquatic vertebrates.
• Noun (Constellation):
  • We tried to spot the constellation Pisces in the night sky.
• Noun (Astrological Sign):
  • As a Pisces, she is said to be very intuitive and creative.
• Noun (Zodiac Period):
  • My birthday falls in Pisces, so that's my star sign.

Advanced Usage

• "The Age of Pisces": In astrological theory, a historical era lasting approximately 2,150 years, associated with the precession of the equinoxes into the constellation Pisces.
  • Some associate the Age of Pisces with the rise of major religious movements.

Variants and Related Words

• Piscean (adj/n): Relating to the sign of Pisces; a person born under this sign.
  • He has a very Piscean imagination.
  • She is a true Piscean.

Synonyms

• Fishes (for the zoological group, though "fish" is the standard common term).
• The Fishes (for the astrological sign or constellation).

Related Phrases

• "To have Pisces rising": In astrology, to have the sign Pisces on the ascendant (eastern horizon) at the time of one's birth, which is said to influence personality.
  • With Pisces rising, he comes across as very compassionate.

Related Idioms

• "A typical Pisces": Used to describe behavior stereotypically associated with the sign, such as being dreamy, empathetic, or artistic.
  • She forgave him immediately—such a typical Pisces.

Noun

1. a group of vertebrates comprising both cartilaginous and bony fishes and sometimes including the jawless vertebrates; not used technically
2. a large faint zodiacal constellation; between Aquarius and Aries
3. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Pisces
4. the twelfth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about February 19 to March 20