'Cassiopeia' definitions:

Definition of 'Cassiopeia'

From: WordNet
noun
(Greek mythology) the wife of Cepheus and mother of Andromeda
noun
A W-shaped constellation in the northern hemisphere near Polaris

Definition of 'Cassiopeia'

From: GCIDE
  • Cassiopeia \Cas`si*o*pe"ia\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?.] (Astron.) A constellation of the northern hemisphere, situated between Cepheus and Perseus; -- so called in honor of the wife of Cepheus, a fabulous king of Ethiopia. [1913 Webster]
  • Cassiopeia's Chair, a group of six stars, in Cassiopeia, somewhat resembling a chair. [1913 Webster]

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