Pisces

Etymology

From Latin piscēs, the nominative plural of piscis (“fish”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpaɪsiːz/, /ˈpɪsiːz/

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Proper noun

Pisces (symbol ♓)

1. (astronomy, astrology) The Fish, a Greco-Roman constellation of the zodiac named for its presumed resemblance to a pair of fish and supposed to be ruled by Neptune and to influence events occurring between February 20 and March 20 (tropical) or, less often, between March 15 and April 14 (sidereal).

Noun

Pisces (plural Pisces)

1. Someone with a Pisces astrological sign.

See also

• (Western astrology signs) Western astrology sign; Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

Anagrams

• Spices, spices

Etymology

From the plural form of piscis (“fish”).

Pronunciation

• (Classical) IPA^(key): /ˈpis.keːs/, [ˈpɪs.keːs]
• (Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /ˈpi.ʃes/, [ˈpiʃ.ʃes]

Proper noun

Piscēs m pl (genitive Piscium); third declension

1. the Fishes, Pisces (constellation)

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Pisces.

Proper noun

Pisces m pl

1. (astronomy, astrology) Pisces (constellation)
2. (astrology) Pisces (astrological sign)