zonnecirkel

Definitions of zonnecirkel
  1. noun
    a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes
    synonyms: Dierenriem, zodiak
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    type of:
    gewest, gouw, land, landschap, landstreek, regio, streek
    the extended spatial location of something
  2. noun
    the great circle representing the apparent annual path of the sun; the plane of the Earth's orbit around the sun; makes an angle of about 23 degrees with the equator
    synonyms: ecliptica
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