Pisces

/ˈpaɪsiːz/

Pisces

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Definition

Someone with a Pisces astrological sign.

Etymology

From Latin piscēs, the nominative plural of piscis (“fish”), calque of Ancient Greek ιχθύες (ikhthúes, “fish (pl); name of constellation”). Compare Akkadian 𒁺𒉺𒉺 (DU.NU.NU, “fish-cord”); the constellation is often depicted as two fish tied by a ribbon.