aries
|ar-ies|
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/ˈɛəriːz/
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/ˈeəriːz/
ram; zodiac sign
Etymology
'aries' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aries', where 'aries' meant 'ram'. It ultimately reflects an older Greek influence from 'κρίος' ('krios') meaning 'ram'.
'aries' changed from Greek 'κρίος' ('krios') into Latin as 'aries' (genitive 'arietis'), then entered Medieval and Modern usage in English as the name of the constellation and zodiac sign 'Aries'.
Initially, it meant 'ram' (the animal) in classical languages, but over time it evolved to be used primarily as the name of the constellation and the astrological sign now called 'Aries'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the first sign of the zodiac in astrology, traditionally covering approximately March 21 to April 19; symbolized by the ram.
aries is the first sign of the zodiac and is associated with the ram.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere, also called Aries (the Ram) in astronomy.
The constellation aries lies between Pisces and Taurus in the sky.
Synonyms
Noun 3
(historical/etymological) A Latin word meaning 'ram'; the source of the modern English name for the sign/constellation.
In Latin, aries meant a male sheep or ram.
Last updated: 2025/10/13 23:39