Aries

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English

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Etymology 1

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From Latin Aries, from aries (ram), calque of Ancient Greek Κριός (Kriós), calque of Akkadian 𒅈𒌺𒊑𒈨 (immeru, sheep).

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Aries (symbol ︎)

  1. (astronomy) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a ram.
  2. (astrology) The zodiac sign for the ram, ruled by Mars and covering March 20 – April 20 (tropical astrology) or April 15 – May 15 (sidereal astrology).
    Antonym: Libra
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Noun

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Aries (plural Aries)

  1. Someone with an Aries star sign.
    Synonyms: Arian, Arietian
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Etymology 2

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Two main origins:

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Aries (plural Arieses)

  1. A surname.

Trivia

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  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Aries is the 39212th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 561 individuals. Aries is most common among Hispanic/Latino (48.84%) and White (43.32%) individuals.

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Zodiac signs in English · zodiac (layout · text)
Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer
Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio
Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

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Spanish

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Latin ariēs (literally ram).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈaɾjes/ [ˈa.ɾjes]
  • Rhymes: -aɾjes
  • Syllabification: A‧ries

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Aries m

  1. (astronomy, astrology) Aries (constellation)
  2. (astrology) Aries (zodiac sign)
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See also

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Zodiac signs in Spanish · signo del zodíaco (layout · text)
Aries Tauro Géminis Cáncer
Leo Virgo Libra Escorpio
Sagitario Capricornio Acuario Piscis

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Aries (Baybayin spelling ᜀᜇ᜔ᜌᜒᜐ᜔)

  1. Alternative spelling of Aryes