Definitions

1. noun

a constellation in the northern hemisphere, named after a queen in Greek mythology; it is represented by a ‘W’ shape in the sky.

“The astronomer pointed out the constellation Cassiopeia to the group of stargazers.”

2. proper noun

the queen Cassiopeia in Greek mythology, who boasted about her daughter’s beauty.

“In the myth, Cassiopeia was punished by being placed in the heavens as a constellation.”