Meaning of the word zodiac in English

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zodiac

US /ˈzoʊ.di.æk/
UK /ˈzəʊ.di.æk/
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Noun

a belt of the heavens within which are the apparent paths of the sun, moon, and major planets. It is divided into twelve equal parts or signs, each named for a constellation.

Example:
The astrologer consulted the zodiac to predict her future.
Each sign of the zodiac corresponds to a specific period of the year.