| pisces | 1. <astronomy> The twelfth sign of the zodiac, marked <pisces/ in almanacs. A zodiacal constellation, including the first point of Aries, which is the vernal equinoctial point; the Fish. 2. <zoology> The class of Vertebrata that includes the fishes. The principal divisions are Elasmobranchii, Ganoidei, and Teleostei. Origin: L. Piscis a fish. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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