Definitions for: Cassiopeia

[n] a W-shaped constellation in the northern hemisphere near Polaris

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

See Also: constellation