Definition of decan in English:

decan

noun ˈdɛk(ə)nˈdekən

Astrology

Each of three equal ten-degree divisions of a sign of the zodiac.
〔占星〕黄道十度分度
Example sentencesExamples
- Those born with the third decan of Leo rising, he says, will be… of middling stature, the face red, the eyes protruding; he will be unbridled around women
- It is not known exactly when the amalgamation of symbolism took place but the astrological use of decans is shown in the temple of Esna, which has been dated to around 200 BC.
- The zodiacal constellations are easily recognisable and the planets are located in the signs of their exaltations, with the 36 decans clearly marked around the perimeter.
- In ancient astrology the term was also applied to the constellations that ascended with the zodiacal decans.

Origin

Late 16th century: from late Latin decanus 'chief of a group of ten' (see dean¹).

Definition of decan in US English:

decan

nounˈdekən

Astrology

Each of three equal ten-degree divisions of a sign of the zodiac.
〔占星〕黄道十度分度
Example sentencesExamples
- Those born with the third decan of Leo rising, he says, will be… of middling stature, the face red, the eyes protruding; he will be unbridled around women
- It is not known exactly when the amalgamation of symbolism took place but the astrological use of decans is shown in the temple of Esna, which has been dated to around 200 BC.
- The zodiacal constellations are easily recognisable and the planets are located in the signs of their exaltations, with the 36 decans clearly marked around the perimeter.
- In ancient astrology the term was also applied to the constellations that ascended with the zodiacal decans.

Origin

Late 16th century: from late Latin decanus ‘chief of a group of ten’ (see dean).

单词	decan
释义	Definition of decan in English: decan noun ˈdɛk(ə)nˈdekən Astrology Each of three equal ten-degree divisions of a sign of the zodiac. 〔占星〕黄道十度分度 Example sentencesExamples Those born with the third decan of Leo rising, he says, will be… of middling stature, the face red, the eyes protruding; he will be unbridled around women It is not known exactly when the amalgamation of symbolism took place but the astrological use of decans is shown in the temple of Esna, which has been dated to around 200 BC. The zodiacal constellations are easily recognisable and the planets are located in the signs of their exaltations, with the 36 decans clearly marked around the perimeter. In ancient astrology the term was also applied to the constellations that ascended with the zodiacal decans. Origin Late 16th century: from late Latin decanus 'chief of a group of ten' (see dean¹). Definition of decan in US English: decan nounˈdekən Astrology Each of three equal ten-degree divisions of a sign of the zodiac. 〔占星〕黄道十度分度 Example sentencesExamples Those born with the third decan of Leo rising, he says, will be… of middling stature, the face red, the eyes protruding; he will be unbridled around women It is not known exactly when the amalgamation of symbolism took place but the astrological use of decans is shown in the temple of Esna, which has been dated to around 200 BC. The zodiacal constellations are easily recognisable and the planets are located in the signs of their exaltations, with the 36 decans clearly marked around the perimeter. In ancient astrology the term was also applied to the constellations that ascended with the zodiacal decans. Origin Late 16th century: from late Latin decanus ‘chief of a group of ten’ (see dean).
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