zodiac

noun7

1. •
   The belt-like region of the celestial sphere, approximately eight degrees north and south of the ecliptic, which includes the apparent path of the sun, moon, and visible planets.
2. •
   The twelve equal divisions of the zodiacal region into signs or houses, each named for a prominent constellation in the region.
3. •
   The Chinese zodiac.
4. •
   Any of various astrological systems considered similar to the above.

   • He is so pictured in the ancient Denderah Zodiac, where we see a man coming forth pointing to the three bright stars (Rigel, Bellatrix, and Betelguez) as his. — 1893
5. •
   The ecliptic: the belt-like region of the celestial sphere corresponding to the apparent path of the sun over the course of a year.
6. •
   A inflatable boat.
7. •
   A circle decorated with the signs of the zodiac.