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pisces

A child points at the constellation Pisces in the night sky.

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    • The term "pisces" is an outdated classification for aquatic vertebrates.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.
pisces

A child points at the constellation Pisces in the night sky.

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

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