About The Word Cassiopeia
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Cassiopeia
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What's The Definition Of Cassiopeia?
[n] a W-shaped constellation in the northern hemisphere near Polaris
Synonyms | Synonyms for Cassiopeia: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cassiopeia: See Also | constellation Cassiopeia In Webster's Dictionary \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.
{Cassiopeia's Chair}, a group of six stars, in Cassiopeia,
somewhat resembling a chair.
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