Cassiopeia
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Name — In Greek myth, the vain queen of Ethiopia whose boast about her beauty led to her being punished by Poseidon.
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Etymology
From Latin Cassiopeia, borrowed from Ancient Greek Kassiópeia.
Full origin of Cassiopeia →Frequently asked questions
What does “Cassiopeia” mean?
The word “Cassiopeia” means in Greek myth, the vain queen of Ethiopia whose boast about her beauty led to her being punished by Poseidon. In plain terms, a mythical queen, and the constellation named for her.
How do you pronounce “Cassiopeia”?
“Cassiopeia” is pronounced kas-ee-uh-PEE-uh (/ˌkæs.i.əˈpiː.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cassiopeia” in a sentence?
Here is “Cassiopeia” used in a sentence: “Cassiopeia's pride brought disaster on her daughter Andromeda.”
What part of speech is “Cassiopeia”?
“Cassiopeia” is a name.
Where does the word “Cassiopeia” come from?
The word “Cassiopeia” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin Cassiopeia, borrowed from Ancient Greek Kassiópeia.
How many meanings does “Cassiopeia” have?
“Cassiopeia” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Greek myth, the vain queen of Ethiopia whose boast about her beauty led to her being punished by Poseidon.
Related words
Cassiope
